CVE-2021-36424 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by injecting payloads into the database user field during the installation process of phpwcms.

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-2021-36424?

CVE-2021-36424 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue discovered in phpwcms 1.9.25 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via DB user field during installation.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36424?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpwcms Phpwcms.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36424?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36424 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-2021-36424 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-36424 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm9p-68g4-m5r5.

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