CVE-2024-38295

ALCASAR before 3.6.1 allows still_connected.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 page in ALCASAR lets attackers run their own code like they own the place! This is a HIGH severity vulnerability you can't ignore! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where someone found a way to slip their own recipe into the menu – suddenly, they can serve whatever they want without the chef's approval, potentially ruining everyone's meal. With this remote code execution vulnerability, an attacker could gain complete control over your server. They could access sensitive data, manipulate user accounts, or even shut down services entirely, leading to devastating consequences.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where someone found a way to slip their own recipe into the menu – suddenly, they can serve whatever they want without the chef's approval, potentially ruining everyone's meal. This vulnerability in ALCASAR before version 3.6.1 occurs in the still_connected.php file, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server by exploiting insufficient input validation.

What to do

With this remote code execution vulnerability, an attacker could gain complete control over your server. They could access sensitive data, manipulate user accounts, or even shut down services entirely, leading to devastating consequences. Upgrade ALCASAR to version 3.6.1 or later immediately. Review your server configurations and monitor for unusual activities. Regularly audit your PHP code to ensure no other vulnerabilities are lurking. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll reinforce your defenses in no time! 🛡️

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 still_connected.php remote code execution
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