CVE-2022-25486 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.8 Published 15 Mar 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit a local file inclusion vulnerability in CuppaCMS to execute arbitrary code or read sensitive files via the url parameter.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-25486?

CVE-2022-25486 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

CuppaCMS v1.0 was discovered to contain a local file inclusion via the url parameter in /alerts/alertConfigField.php.

Weakness: CWE-829

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-25486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cuppacms Cuppacms.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-25486 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-2022-25486 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-25486 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-974c-m3vw-pwx2.