CVE-2020-17462 File upload in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the File Manager, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-17462?

CVE-2020-17462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple, published on 14 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CMS Made Simple 2.2.14 allows Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload because the File Manager does not block .ptar files, a related issue to CVE-2017-16798.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-17462?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17462?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-17462 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-17462 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-17462 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Cmsmadesimple Cms Made Simple vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hr6q-cqgm-w6pf.

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