CVE-2020-18890 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via insecure permissions in puppyCMS admin functions, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-18890?

CVE-2020-18890 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Rmote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in puppyCMS v5.1 due to insecure permissions, which could let a remote malicious user getshell via /admin/functions.php.

Weakness: CWE-281

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-18890?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Puppycms Puppycms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18890?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-18890 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-18890 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-18890 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc34-9xjw-v92v.

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