CVE-2022-25411

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability at /admin/options in Maxsite CMS v180 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file

published February 28, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A cleverly-crafted PHP file is all it takes to exploit this Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Maxsite CMS v180! Think of it as a restaurant where a diner slips a secret ingredient into the chef's recipe book, leading to a disastrous meal! When the chef cooks without a second thought, chaos ensues in the kitchen. An attacker could gain control of the server, potentially altering data, executing malicious commands, or even taking the entire site offline. This vulnerability opens up the possibility of absolute mayhem if not addressed!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a diner slips a secret ingredient into the chef's recipe book, leading to a disastrous meal! When the chef cooks without a second thought, chaos ensues in the kitchen. This vulnerability allows attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via the /admin/options endpoint, meaning they can run whatever they want on the server without any authentication.

What to do

An attacker could gain control of the server, potentially altering data, executing malicious commands, or even taking the entire site offline. This vulnerability opens up the possibility of absolute mayhem if not addressed! To secure your system, immediately update Maxsite CMS to the latest version and restrict access to the /admin/options endpoint. Additionally, implement file upload validation to ensure only safe files can be processed. You've got this! With these steps, you can turn the tide and keep your site safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02972 · 87.2th percentile
Published
2022-02-28T22:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 FEB 22:55Z
    A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability at /admin/options in Maxsite CMS v180 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file
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