CVE-2020-20294

An issue was found in CMSWing project version 1.3.8

published February 1, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky oversight in CMSWing may let attackers execute arbitrary commands! This vulnerability shows just how critical log parameters can be if left unchecked! 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where the server never checks what’s written on the order slip — you could end up serving anything from the menu, even items that should be banned! An attacker could exploit this flaw to run any command they want, potentially leading to data breaches or system malfunctions. Imagine someone slipping in a request for an unauthorized dish that disrupts the entire kitchen!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the server never checks what’s written on the order slip — you could end up serving anything from the menu, even items that should be banned! The issue arises because the log function in CMSWing version 1.3.8 does not validate the log parameter, allowing malicious inputs to execute arbitrary commands on the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run any command they want, potentially leading to data breaches or system malfunctions. Imagine someone slipping in a request for an unauthorized dish that disrupts the entire kitchen! To protect your application, immediately update CMSWing to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement input validation for all log parameters to prevent future exploitation. You've got this! With these updates and precautions, you're well on your way to securing your system! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01768 · 78.0th percentile
Published
2021-02-01T17:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 FEB 17:38Z
    An issue was found in CMSWing project version 1.3.8
    cvelistv5