CVE-2020-21784

phpwcms 1.9.13 is vulnerable to Code Injection via /phpwcms/setup/setup.php

published June 24, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky code injection could be lurking through phpwcms 1.9.13's setup page! This means an attacker could exploit it without breaking a sweat! 🚨 Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant kitchen with a loose window — anyone could toss in some unsavory ingredients without anyone checking inside. If a malicious actor knows the right way in, they could whip up a recipe for disaster! Imagine an attacker slipping in custom code that could manipulate your website's functionality — this could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even total control over your site! While there’s no evidence of active exploitation, the risk of a bad actor capitalizing on this is absolutely chilling.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant kitchen with a loose window — anyone could toss in some unsavory ingredients without anyone checking inside. If a malicious actor knows the right way in, they could whip up a recipe for disaster! This code injection vulnerability allows attackers to input malicious code into the phpwcms setup script via a crafted request to /phpwcms/setup/setup.php, bypassing any security checks.

What to do

Imagine an attacker slipping in custom code that could manipulate your website's functionality — this could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even total control over your site! While there’s no evidence of active exploitation, the risk of a bad actor capitalizing on this is absolutely chilling. To secure your site, immediately upgrade to a version beyond 1.9.13. Audit your setup scripts for any unexpected changes and consider implementing stricter input validation to ensure that only legitimate commands are processed. You've got this! Patch up and you’ll keep your kitchen secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01398 · 72.2th percentile
Published
2021-06-24T15:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JUN 15:29Z
    phpwcms 1.9.13 is vulnerable to Code Injection via /phpwcms/setup/setup.php
    cvelistv5