CVE-2020-21784 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code via the setup script in phpwcms, potentially compromising the web server.

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-2020-21784?

CVE-2020-21784 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

phpwcms 1.9.13 is vulnerable to Code Injection via /phpwcms/setup/setup.php.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-21784?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpwcms Phpwcms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21784?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-21784 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-2020-21784 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-21784 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9mfr-hm36-9xvq.

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