CVE-2020-19896

File inclusion vulnerability in Minicms v1.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitary PHP code via post-edit.php

published June 28, 2022

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A crafty file inclusion vulnerability lurks in Minicms v1.9, where remote attackers can exploit it through post-edit.php! Think of it as a restaurant where the chef cooks any dish based on a poorly written order โ€” no verification means any arbitrary recipe can be whipped up! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to full control over the server. This could result in data breaches, unauthorized access, or even a total service takeover! Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef cooks any dish based on a poorly written order โ€” no verification means any arbitrary recipe can be whipped up! This vulnerability allows attackers to include and execute PHP files via the post-edit.php interface due to inadequate input validation, posing a serious risk to the application.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially leading to full control over the server. This could result in data breaches, unauthorized access, or even a total service takeover! Yikes! To mitigate this risk, immediately update Minicms to the latest version. Additionally, review your server's file inclusion settings and implement strict input validation to prevent unauthorized file execution. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be on your way to securing your Minicms installation in no time! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01567 ยท 75.2th percentile
Published
2022-06-28T21:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JUN 21:15Z
    File inclusion vulnerability in Minicms v1.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitary PHP code via post-edit.php
    cvelistv5