CVE-2019-17408

parserIfLabel in inc/zzz_template.php in ZZZCMS zzzphp 1.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because the danger_key function can be bypassed…

published October 14, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty bypass in ZZZCMS could let attackers run arbitrary code with a simple string manipulation! 💻 Think of it like a chef who can sneak extra ingredients into a dish by altering the recipe on the fly. The parser in question here allows remote attackers to change the rules, just like that sneaky chef! With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially take total control of the server, running any code they want. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even a complete takeover of your systems — absolutely devastating for any organization!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who can sneak extra ingredients into a dish by altering the recipe on the fly. The parser in question here allows remote attackers to change the rules, just like that sneaky chef! The flaw lies in the danger_key function of the parserIfLabel in ZZZCMS, which can be bypassed using string manipulations like strtr, allowing execution of arbitrary code without proper checks.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially take total control of the server, running any code they want. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even a complete takeover of your systems — absolutely devastating for any organization! To protect your systems, update ZZZCMS to the latest version as soon as possible. Review your code for similar vulnerabilities and consider implementing input validation to prevent unauthorized code execution. Staying vigilant is key! You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your systems and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03691 · 89.7th percentile
Published
2019-10-14T11:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 11:43Z
    parserIfLabel in inc/zzz_template.php in ZZZCMS zzzphp 1.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because the danger_key function can be bypassed…
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