CVE-2018-7046

Public Exploit

Description

Arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Kentico 9 through 11 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating system commands in a dynamic .NET code evaluation context via C# code in a "Pages -> Edit -> Template -> Edit template properties -> Layout" box. NOTE: the vendor has responded that there is intended functionality for authorized users to edit and update ascx code layout

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.08% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541790/100/0/threaded mailing list exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7046?
CVE-2018-7046 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7046?
To fix CVE-2018-7046, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-7046 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-7046 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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