CVE-2020-29597

IncomCMS 2.0 has a modules/uploader/showcase/script.php insecure file upload vulnerability

published December 7, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
71%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An unauthenticated file upload vulnerability in IncomCMS 2.0 could let anyone send files to your server like an uninvited guest crashing a party! ๐ŸŽ‰ Think of this vulnerability as a mailroom that accepts packages without checking the sender. Just like letting any package through the door could lead to trouble, this flaw allows attackers to upload potentially malicious files without any verification. This could lead to all sorts of chaos: attackers could upload harmful scripts, compromising your server or even taking full control of it. Without a solid barrier, your entire system is at risk of being manipulated or exploited in devastating ways.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a mailroom that accepts packages without checking the sender. Just like letting any package through the door could lead to trouble, this flaw allows attackers to upload potentially malicious files without any verification. The vulnerability arises in the script located at modules/uploader/showcase/script.php, which fails to properly validate file uploads. Attackers can exploit this by uploading files that could be executed on the server, bypassing any security measures.

What to do

This could lead to all sorts of chaos: attackers could upload harmful scripts, compromising your server or even taking full control of it. Without a solid barrier, your entire system is at risk of being manipulated or exploited in devastating ways. To mitigate this risk, update to the latest version of IncomCMS if available, or implement strict file validation checks to ensure only safe file types are accepted. Additionally, consider limiting file size and using antivirus scanning on uploaded files. You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your server. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.71327 ยท 99.4th percentile
Published
2020-12-07T19:09Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 19:09Z
    IncomCMS 2.0 has a modules/uploader/showcase/script.php insecure file upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5