CVE-2018-18892

MiniCMS 1.10 allows execution of arbitrary PHP code via the install.php sitename parameter, which affects the site_name field in mc_conf.php

published November 1, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty parameter is the whole exploit here! The install.php page in MiniCMS 1.10 lets attackers slip in arbitrary PHP code through the sitename parameter — think of it as a restaurant accepting any order without checking the menu. 😱 Imagine a chef who prepares whatever dish a customer asks for, without verifying if it's on the menu. This vulnerability allows an attacker to serve malicious PHP scripts directly to the system without any checks at all, turning your website into their personal playground! An attacker could execute arbitrary PHP code, leading to total control of the server — they could steal sensitive data, modify your site, or even take it down entirely. This could spell disaster for your online presence and user trust. 😟

Put simply

Imagine a chef who prepares whatever dish a customer asks for, without verifying if it's on the menu. This vulnerability allows an attacker to serve malicious PHP scripts directly to the system without any checks at all, turning your website into their personal playground! This vulnerability in MiniCMS 1.10 allows remote code execution via the sitename parameter in install.php, enabling attackers to inject and execute PHP code directly into the application.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary PHP code, leading to total control of the server — they could steal sensitive data, modify your site, or even take it down entirely. This could spell disaster for your online presence and user trust. 😟 To safeguard against this, immediately patch MiniCMS to the latest version and validate all parameters in your PHP scripts. Consider implementing strict input validation to prevent such injections in the future. 🛡️ You've got this—follow the steps and your site will be back in safe hands in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02580 · 85.1th percentile
Published
2018-11-01T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 NOV 01:00Z
    MiniCMS 1.10 allows execution of arbitrary PHP code via the install.php sitename parameter, which affects the site_name field in mc_conf.php
    cvelistv5