CVE-2022-25487

Atom CMS v2.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via /admin/uploads.php

published March 15, 2022

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
54%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Watch out, Atom CMS users! A sneaky RCE vulnerability in version 2.0 makes your admin uploads.php file an open invitation for attackers! Think of this vulnerability like a hotel front desk that lets anyone check in without verifying their identity—if attackers gain access, they could throw a party in your system without you even knowing! An attacker could potentially execute any command on your server, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine them accessing confidential data, modifying your site, or even taking down everything in a heartbeat!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel front desk that lets anyone check in without verifying their identity—if attackers gain access, they could throw a party in your system without you even knowing! This vulnerability allows remote code execution by exploiting the /admin/uploads.php endpoint, meaning if an attacker can get a crafted request through, they can run malicious code on your server.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute any command on your server, which is absolutely devastating. Imagine them accessing confidential data, modifying your site, or even taking down everything in a heartbeat! To secure your system, upgrade Atom CMS to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing strict access controls on your admin directories to minimize exposure. Always keep backups in case something goes awry! You've got this! With these steps, you'll harden your defenses and keep your site safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.53839 · 99.0th percentile
Published
2022-03-15T17:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 MAR 17:40Z
    Atom CMS v2.0 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via /admin/uploads.php
    cvelistv5