CVE-2021-28931 Arbitrary file upload in Fork CMS

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can upload malicious zip files to the Themes panel to create or replace arbitrary files, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-28931?

CVE-2021-28931 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jul 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Fork CMS 5.9.2 allows attackers to create or replace arbitrary files in the /themes directory via a crafted zip file uploaded to the Themes panel.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28931?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
forkcms/forkcms PackagistAll versions5.9.3
forkcms/forkcms PackagistAll versions5.9.3

Products include Fork-Cms Fork Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28931?

Upgrade forkcms/forkcms to 5.9.3 or later.

Is CVE-2021-28931 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28931 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-748f-wv76-x9hg.

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