CVE-2022-28523 Path traversal in n/a

High 8.1 Published 26 Apr 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can delete arbitrary files on the server via a path traversal vulnerability in the template deletion component.

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-2022-28523?

CVE-2022-28523 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Apr 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

HongCMS 3.0.0 allows arbitrary file deletion via the component /admin/index.php/template/ajax?action=delete.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28523?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hongcms Project Hongcms.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28523?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28523 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-2022-28523 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28523 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9j5j-gv7x-3rjf.