CVE-2023-46990

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in PublicCMS v.4.0.202302.e allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the writeReplace…

published November 20, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty script can exploit PublicCMS’s writeReplace function and unleash chaos! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, and it’s hiding in version 4.0.202302.e. 🔥 Think of it like a recipe book that allows anyone to add their own ingredients without a review. If the chef isn't careful, an unwelcome ingredient could ruin the final dish. An attacker could sneak in their own code through this vulnerability, potentially taking control of your system and causing chaos - think of it as someone slipping a recipe for dessert into your main course! The consequences could be far-reaching, including data loss or a full system compromise.

Put simply

Think of it like a recipe book that allows anyone to add their own ingredients without a review. If the chef isn't careful, an unwelcome ingredient could ruin the final dish. This vulnerability arises from deserialization of untrusted data in PublicCMS, which allows an attacker to manipulate the writeReplace function to execute malicious code.

What to do

An attacker could sneak in their own code through this vulnerability, potentially taking control of your system and causing chaos - think of it as someone slipping a recipe for dessert into your main course! The consequences could be far-reaching, including data loss or a full system compromise. To protect your system, upgrade PublicCMS to the latest version immediately and audit your input validation processes. Ensure that any serialized data is thoroughly checked before processing! You’ve got this! Following these steps will help secure your application in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01458 · 73.3th percentile
Published
2023-11-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 NOV 00:00Z
    Deserialization of Untrusted Data in PublicCMS v.4.0.202302.e allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the writeReplace…
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