CVE-2017-8912 Code injection in n/a
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary PHP code via the user tag editor, though the vendor considers this intended functionality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8912?
CVE-2017-8912 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple, published on 12 May 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter to admin/editusertag.php, related to the CreateTagFunction and CallUserTag functions. NOTE: the vendor reportedly has stated this is "a feature, not a bug.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8912?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8912?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8912 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-2017-8912 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-8912 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-277p-ffm3-r4h5.