CVE-2020-21653

Myucms v2.2.1 contains a server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the component \controller\index.php, which can be exploited via the sj() method

published October 6, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty server-side request forgery is hiding in your Myucms setup! An attacker can exploit the sj() method in controller\index.php, potentially causing chaos. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant manager who blindly follows any request the kitchen gets, including ones that tell it to serve meals to the wrong tables — that's how this vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive internal resources without verifying their identity. If exploited, an attacker could trick the server into making requests to internal services, potentially exposing sensitive data or compromising the entire system. It’s like giving a stranger your restaurant's secret recipe card without knowing who they are!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant manager who blindly follows any request the kitchen gets, including ones that tell it to serve meals to the wrong tables — that's how this vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive internal resources without verifying their identity. This SSRF vulnerability in Myucms v2.2.1 occurs when the sj() method does not properly validate incoming requests, meaning attackers could manipulate the server to fetch internal resources without proper authorization.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could trick the server into making requests to internal services, potentially exposing sensitive data or compromising the entire system. It’s like giving a stranger your restaurant's secret recipe card without knowing who they are! To safeguard your application, update Myucms to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure you implement proper request validation and limit the server's ability to make requests to internal services. 🛡️ You’ve got this! By following these steps, you’ll strengthen your defenses and keep things secure. 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01230 · 68.7th percentile
Published
2021-10-06T21:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 OCT 21:34Z
    Myucms v2.2.1 contains a server-side request forgery (SSRF) in the component \controller\index.php, which can be exploited via the sj() method
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