CVE-2024-42598 Code injection in n/a

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can bypass file edit 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-2024-42598?

CVE-2024-42598 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in Seacms Seacms, published on 20 Aug 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SeaCMS 13.0 has a remote code execution vulnerability. The reason for this vulnerability is that although admin_editplayer.php imposes restrictions on edited files, attackers can still bypass these restrictions and write code, allowing authenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands and gain system privileges.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42598?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Seacms Seacms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42598?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42598 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-2024-42598 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42598 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-42gg-98x6-j389.

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