CVE-2019-16656

joyplus-cms 1.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via /install by placing the code in the name of an object in the database

published September 21, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky little flaw lets remote attackers execute arbitrary PHP code on joyplus-cms 1.6.0 just by manipulating object names! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a pizza shop where anyone can sneak in and add extra toppings to the menu without the owner's permission โ€” those toppings being malicious code! ๐Ÿ• This could lead to an attacker taking full control of the server, potentially altering, stealing, or deleting sensitive data. It's like handing over the keys to the entire restaurant to someone who didnโ€™t even order! ๐Ÿšช๐Ÿ’ฃ

Put simply

Think of it like a pizza shop where anyone can sneak in and add extra toppings to the menu without the owner's permission โ€” those toppings being malicious code! ๐Ÿ• This vulnerability allows remote code execution through a crafted object name stored in the database, enabling attackers to run any PHP code they want during the installation phase.

What to do

This could lead to an attacker taking full control of the server, potentially altering, stealing, or deleting sensitive data. It's like handing over the keys to the entire restaurant to someone who didnโ€™t even order! ๐Ÿšช๐Ÿ’ฃ To protect your system, upgrade to a later version of joyplus-cms if available, or implement strict validation on object names to prevent arbitrary code execution. Regularly review your security practices and consider locking down database access. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You can tackle this vulnerability! Stay proactive and keep your systems secure. You've got this! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01332 ยท 70.9th percentile
Published
2019-09-21T17:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 SEP 17:02Z
    joyplus-cms 1.6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via /install by placing the code in the name of an object in the database
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