CVE-2023-46958

An issue in lmxcms v.1.41 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the admin.php file

Critical · published November 2, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty attacker can execute arbitrary code on your server by targeting the admin.php file in lmxcms v1.41! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky chef can swap the recipe card in the kitchen—once they’re in, they can whip up whatever dish they want, potentially ruining the whole menu! With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain full control of your website, allowing them to steal sensitive data, manipulate content, or even crash your service entirely. It’s a recipe for disaster that can lead to devastating data breaches and loss of trust.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a sneaky chef can swap the recipe card in the kitchen—once they’re in, they can whip up whatever dish they want, potentially ruining the whole menu! This vulnerability arises from an insecure handling of crafted scripts sent to the admin.php file in lmxcms v1.41, enabling remote code execution without proper authorization checks in place.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain full control of your website, allowing them to steal sensitive data, manipulate content, or even crash your service entirely. It’s a recipe for disaster that can lead to devastating data breaches and loss of trust. Immediately patch to lmxcms version 1.41 or later to fix this critical vulnerability. Also, review your server configurations to ensure access is restricted to trusted sources only. Don't wait—lock down your admin.php! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and secure your site 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
0.01062 · 64.3th percentile
Published
2023-11-02T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 NOV 00:00Z
    An issue in lmxcms v.1.41 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the admin.php file
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