CVE-2023-50917

MajorDoMo (aka Major Domestic Module) before 0662e5e allows command execution via thumb.php shell metacharacters

published December 15, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
38%
Percentile
98.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty little command execution vulnerability lurks in MajorDoMo's thumb.php file! 🦸‍♂️ Think of thumb.php like a restaurant kitchen where the chef takes orders without checking their details — if someone slips in a request written in code, they could end up cooking up a storm that shouldn't be on the menu! 🍽️ An attacker could potentially execute system commands on the server, leading to unauthorized access or modification of data. This poses a significant risk if the server hosts sensitive information or critical operations. While there’s no evidence of exploitation yet, it’s wise to act before someone gets the idea! ⚠️

Put simply

Think of thumb.php like a restaurant kitchen where the chef takes orders without checking their details — if someone slips in a request written in code, they could end up cooking up a storm that shouldn't be on the menu! 🍽️ The vulnerability in MajorDoMo allows for command execution through unvalidated input in the thumb.php file, specifically using shell metacharacters, which can be exploited to run arbitrary commands on the server.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute system commands on the server, leading to unauthorized access or modification of data. This poses a significant risk if the server hosts sensitive information or critical operations. While there’s no evidence of exploitation yet, it’s wise to act before someone gets the idea! ⚠️ Update MajorDoMo to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, validate and sanitize all inputs to thumb.php to ensure that no dangerous commands can slip through the cracks. Implementing web application firewalls can also help mitigate such risks! 🔥 You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll bolster your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.38007 · 98.6th percentile
Published
2023-12-15T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 DEC 00:00Z
    MajorDoMo (aka Major Domestic Module) before 0662e5e allows command execution via thumb.php shell metacharacters
    cvelistv5