CVE-2022-43196

dedecmdv6 v6.1.9 is vulnerable to Arbitrary file deletion via file_manage_control.php

Critical · published November 23, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing security check in dedecmdv6 v6.1.9 allows attackers to delete any file they want — talk about an uninvited guest with a chainsaw! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and toss out whatever dish they dislike without anyone batting an eye. That's how this arbitrary file deletion flaw operates — no one is stopping them from clearing out important data! This vulnerability could lead to catastrophic data loss, allowing attackers to obliterate critical files at will. Imagine an attacker running rampant, deleting vital project files or sensitive user data — it could be absolutely devastating for your operations!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and toss out whatever dish they dislike without anyone batting an eye. That's how this arbitrary file deletion flaw operates — no one is stopping them from clearing out important data! This flaw allows for arbitrary file deletion through the file_manage_control.php script, lacking the necessary authorization checks to prevent malicious actions. Essentially, it's like having a backdoor to a secure room that any intruder can waltz into and wreak havoc on your important files.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to catastrophic data loss, allowing attackers to obliterate critical files at will. Imagine an attacker running rampant, deleting vital project files or sensitive user data — it could be absolutely devastating for your operations! To protect against this vulnerability, immediately update dedecmdv6 to version 6.1.10 or later, which fixes this issue. Additionally, ensure that proper authentication and authorization checks are in place for file management scripts to prevent unauthorized access in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll be a security hero safeguarding your data! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00727 · 53.6th percentile
Published
2022-11-23T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 NOV 00:00Z
    dedecmdv6 v6.1.9 is vulnerable to Arbitrary file deletion via file_manage_control.php
    cvelistv5