Arbitrary file upload in Metalgenix Genixcms
CVE-2017-5520
The media rename feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 does not consider alternative PHP file extensions when checking uploaded files for PHP content, which enables a user to rename and execute files with the `.php6`, `.php7` and `.phtml` extensions.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.018 (77.3th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 77th percentile — 77.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.018 · newest: 0.018 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/95460 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/62 (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5520?
- CVE-2017-5520 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metalgenix Genixcms, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-01-17.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5520?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.