CVE-2020-22937

A remote code execution (RCE) in e/install/index.php of EmpireCMS 7.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via writing malicious code to the install…

published August 17, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single malicious code write can unlock the entire server! An attacker can exploit a flaw in EmpireCMS 7.5's install process to execute arbitrary PHP code. 🔥 Think of it as leaving the keys to the server in the installation manual — any hacker can just come along and let themselves in without any verification. 🤔 If exploited, an attacker could take full control of the server, running any PHP commands they wish. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized changes, or even complete server compromise — a digital nightmare waiting to happen! ⚠️

Put simply

Think of it as leaving the keys to the server in the installation manual — any hacker can just come along and let themselves in without any verification. 🤔 This remote code execution vulnerability in EmpireCMS 7.5 allows attackers to write malicious PHP code to the install file, which the server then executes without proper checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take full control of the server, running any PHP commands they wish. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized changes, or even complete server compromise — a digital nightmare waiting to happen! ⚠️ To shore up your defenses, immediately update to the latest version of EmpireCMS that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, review and restrict file permissions on your server to prevent unauthorized code execution. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Stay proactive with these steps, and you’ll keep your server secure. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02820 · 86.5th percentile
Published
2021-08-17T18:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 AUG 18:52Z
    A remote code execution (RCE) in e/install/index.php of EmpireCMS 7.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via writing malicious code to the install…
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