CVE-2018-19127

A code injection vulnerability in /type.php in PHPCMS 2008 allows attackers to write arbitrary content to a website cache file with a controllable filename…

published November 9, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
21%
Percentile
97.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unsuspecting template parameter could let attackers write any code straight to your server! This sneaky code injection vulnerability in PHPCMS 2008 is a reminder that even the simplest inputs can lead to chaotic consequences. 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant that allows customers to write their own notes to the chef, but nobody checks the orders! If the wrong person writes a dangerous recipe, it could ruin the whole meal—or in this case, your entire website. If exploited, an attacker might inject malicious PHP code to execute arbitrary commands on the server. This means they could potentially take control of your website, access sensitive data, or even shut it down entirely! It's a digital nightmare waiting to happen.

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant that allows customers to write their own notes to the chef, but nobody checks the orders! If the wrong person writes a dangerous recipe, it could ruin the whole meal—or in this case, your entire website. In PHPCMS 2008, the vulnerability in /type.php permits an attacker to inject PHP code through the template parameter, which is then saved in a cache file with a controllable filename. This flaw allows the execution of unauthorized code on the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker might inject malicious PHP code to execute arbitrary commands on the server. This means they could potentially take control of your website, access sensitive data, or even shut it down entirely! It's a digital nightmare waiting to happen. Upgrade to a patched version of PHPCMS that resolves this vulnerability, and ensure input validation is in place for template parameters. Regularly audit your PHP code and configurations to minimize risks. You've got this! Stay vigilant with these updates and lock down your site like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20766 · 97.5th percentile
Published
2018-11-09T12:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 NOV 12:00Z
    A code injection vulnerability in /type.php in PHPCMS 2008 allows attackers to write arbitrary content to a website cache file with a controllable filename…
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