CVE-2017-14048 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 31 Aug 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary PHP code via CSRF in BlackCat CMS, leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-14048?

CVE-2017-14048 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BlackCat CMS 1.2 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary PHP code into info.php via a crafted new_modulename parameter to backend/addons/ajax_create.php. NOTE: this can be exploited via CSRF.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14048?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Blackcat-Cms Blackcat Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2017-14048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x526-wc43-f277.