CVE-2021-36425 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files in phpcms via a directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP takeover script.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-36425?
CVE-2021-36425 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in phpcms 1.9.25 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via unfiltered $file parameter to unlink method in include/inc_act/act_ftptakeover.php file.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36425?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpwcms Phpwcms.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36425?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36425 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2021-36425 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-36425 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7659-gxmp-p9hx.