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CVE-2021-40889

9.8 · CRITICAL

CMSUno version 1.7.2 is affected by a PHP code execution vulnerability.

Published Oct 11, 2021CWE-94EPSS 1.85%

Overview

CVE-2021-40889 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 11, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CMSUno version 1.7.2 is affected by a PHP code execution vulnerability. sauvePass action in {webroot}/uno/central.php file calls to file_put_contents() function to write username in password.php file when a user successfully changed their password. The attacker can inject malicious PHP code into password.php and then use the login function to execute code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40889?

CVE-2021-40889 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 11, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2021-40889?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-40889?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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