CVE-2024-40521 Code injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can bypass file editing restrictions in SeaCMS to inject code, execute arbitrary commands, and gain system privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-40521?
CVE-2024-40521 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Seacms Seacms, published on 12 Jul 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SeaCMS 12.9 has a remote code execution vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to the fact that although admin_template.php imposes certain restrictions on the edited file, attackers can still bypass the restrictions and write code in some way, allowing authenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands and gain system privileges.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40521?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Seacms Seacms.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40521?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40521 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-2024-40521 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40521 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Seacms Seacms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-882r-xjmv-4jmx.