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CVE-2022-23048

7.2 · HIGH

Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it.

Published Feb 9, 2022CWE-434EPSS 2.07%

Overview

CVE-2022-23048 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 9, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at "themes/simpletheme/{rce}.php" from where can be accessed in order to execute commands.

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.

References

Refexponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460Reffluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan/GitHubgithub.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546Refexponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460Reffluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan/GitHubgithub.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23048?

CVE-2022-23048 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 9, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-23048?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-23048?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-23048?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-23048 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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