CVE-2023-29689

PyroCMS 3.9 contains a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that can be exploited through a server-side template injection (SSTI) flaw

published August 4, 2023

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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
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EPSS
53%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A crafty command can slip right into your server! PyroCMS 3.9 has a sneaky remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability just waiting for an attacker to exploit it. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a hidden recipe in a restaurant: you trust the chef to make your meal, but what if someone sneaks in their own ingredients? This SSTI flaw lets attackers whip up their own commands behind the scenes! If exploited, an attacker could send malicious commands to the server and execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising your entire system. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even complete takeover of the server, putting sensitive information at risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a hidden recipe in a restaurant: you trust the chef to make your meal, but what if someone sneaks in their own ingredients? This SSTI flaw lets attackers whip up their own commands behind the scenes! This vulnerability stems from a server-side template injection (SSTI) flaw that allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code on the server through crafted input.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could send malicious commands to the server and execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising your entire system. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even complete takeover of the server, putting sensitive information at risk. To protect your system, update PyroCMS to the latest version as soon as possible, and monitor your server's logs for any unusual activity. Consider implementing additional input validation to further secure your application against similar attacks. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your server safe and sound! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.53463 ยท 99.0th percentile
Published
2023-08-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 AUG 00:00Z
    PyroCMS 3.9 contains a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that can be exploited through a server-side template injection (SSTI) flaw
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