CVE-2023-36210

MotoCMS Version 3.4.3 Store Category Template was discovered to contain a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability via the keyword parameter

published August 1, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
31%
Percentile
98.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability lurks in MotoCMS 3.4.3 that could let attackers execute arbitrary code via the keyword parameter! Think of this like a restaurant chef who blindly follows a recipe without checking the ingredients — if the wrong instruction is slipped in, it could lead to a disastrous dish! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject malicious code, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of server-side functions. While no known exploits have been reported yet, the risk of an attack remains, and it's better to be proactive than reactive!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant chef who blindly follows a recipe without checking the ingredients — if the wrong instruction is slipped in, it could lead to a disastrous dish! The SSTI vulnerability in MotoCMS allows attackers to manipulate template rendering by injecting untrusted input through the keyword parameter, which the server then processes without proper validation.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject malicious code, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of server-side functions. While no known exploits have been reported yet, the risk of an attack remains, and it's better to be proactive than reactive! To remediate this vulnerability, ensure you upgrade MotoCMS to a patched version if available. Additionally, implement strict input validation to sanitize values and prevent template injection vulnerabilities from being exploited in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your site safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.30868 · 98.3th percentile
Published
2023-08-01T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 AUG 00:00Z
    MotoCMS Version 3.4.3 Store Category Template was discovered to contain a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) vulnerability via the keyword parameter
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