CVE-2023-42398

An issue in zzCMS v.2023 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the ueditor component in controller.php

published September 15, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty tweak in zzCMS's ueditor component can give an attacker the keys to the kingdom! 🚪 Think of it as a hotel receptionist who lets anyone through just by saying 'I’m a guest' without verification — this flaw in controller.php trusts inputs without a proper check, making it surprisingly easy for someone to sneak in. An attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information and a complete compromise of the system. This could be absolutely devastating for any site relying on zzCMS, leaving your users' data hanging in the balance!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel receptionist who lets anyone through just by saying 'I’m a guest' without verification — this flaw in controller.php trusts inputs without a proper check, making it surprisingly easy for someone to sneak in. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to run malicious code within the application by exploiting weaknesses in the ueditor component of zzCMS v.2023, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information and a complete compromise of the system. This could be absolutely devastating for any site relying on zzCMS, leaving your users' data hanging in the balance! To protect your application, patch zzCMS to the latest version as soon as it becomes available. Additionally, review the ueditor configurations and implement stricter input validation to prevent unauthorized commands from being executed. Keep an eye on the security updates! You've got this! With the right steps, you can keep your site secure and your users safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01669 · 76.6th percentile
Published
2023-09-15T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 SEP 00:00Z
    An issue in zzCMS v.2023 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the ueditor component in controller.php
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