CVE-2017-14764 GeniXCMS arbitrary PHP code execution

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a malicious ZIP archive containing a PHP file in GeniXCMS.

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-2017-14764?

CVE-2017-14764 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the Upload Modules page in GeniXCMS 1.1.4, remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary PHP code via a .php file in a ZIP archive of a module.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14764?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including genix/cms. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
genix/cms PackagistAll versionsNone
genix/cms PackagistAll versionsNone

Products include Genixcms Genixcms.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14764?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14764 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-2017-14764 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14764 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5cmg-8m8p-whmj.

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