CVE-2024-38294

ALCASAR before 3.6.1 allows email_registration_back.php remote code execution

High · published June 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A single vulnerable script in ALCASAR could let attackers execute remote code like a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat — and you won't see it coming! 🎩 Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky delivery driver who slips through the back door, delivering packages to anyone, anywhere, without checking IDs. The email_registration_back.php script is just the entry point for the mischief that follows! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, running any command they desire. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or even the total destruction of sensitive information — a nightmare scenario for any organization!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky delivery driver who slips through the back door, delivering packages to anyone, anywhere, without checking IDs. The email_registration_back.php script is just the entry point for the mischief that follows! This remote code execution flaw allows unauthorized users to execute arbitrary commands on the ALCASAR server by exploiting the email_registration_back.php script. Essentially, it bypasses normal security measures, giving attackers a free pass to manipulate the system.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, running any command they desire. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or even the total destruction of sensitive information — a nightmare scenario for any organization! To protect your systems, upgrade ALCASAR to version 3.6.1 or later immediately. Additionally, review your server configurations to ensure that access to sensitive scripts is properly secured. Regular security audits can help you catch these vulnerabilities before they become a problem! You've got this! With these steps, you'll fortify your defenses against this vulnerability and be a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00768 · 55.1th percentile
Published
2024-06-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUN 00:00Z
    ALCASAR before 3.6.1 allows email_registration_back.php remote code execution
    cvelistv5