CVE-2022-44088

ESPCMS P8.21120101 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the component INPUT_ISDESCRIPTION

Critical · published November 10, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 One tiny input can unleash total chaos with this RCE vulnerability in ESPCMS! This flaw in INPUT_ISDESCRIPTION lets attackers execute code remotely — it’s like giving someone the keys to your server without a second thought! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any order without checking if the ingredients are in stock. If a waiter takes an outlandish request and passes it along, the kitchen might cook up something dangerous instead of a delicious meal. An attacker could send a crafted request that runs arbitrary code on the server, effectively granting them control over the entire system. This could lead to data breaches, service interruptions, or even total system takeovers — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any order without checking if the ingredients are in stock. If a waiter takes an outlandish request and passes it along, the kitchen might cook up something dangerous instead of a delicious meal. This vulnerability allows remote code execution by manipulating inputs in the ESPCMS component, making it possible for attackers to execute malicious scripts on affected servers without authentication.

What to do

An attacker could send a crafted request that runs arbitrary code on the server, effectively granting them control over the entire system. This could lead to data breaches, service interruptions, or even total system takeovers — absolutely devastating! Patch to the latest version of ESPCMS to eliminate this vulnerability immediately. Additionally, review input validation practices to ensure no unexpected data can trigger code execution. Don't wait, secure your systems now! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20101 · 97.5th percentile
Published
2022-11-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 NOV 00:00Z
    ESPCMS P8.21120101 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the component INPUT_ISDESCRIPTION
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