CVE-2022-23048

Public Exploit

Description

Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at "themes/simpletheme/{rce}.php" from where can be accessed in order to execute commands.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.58% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory lighthouseapp.com
Affected: n/a Exponent CMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546 issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan/ issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460 issue tracking exploit vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23048?
CVE-2022-23048 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23048?
To fix CVE-2022-23048, 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-2022-23048 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-23048 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23048?
CVE-2022-23048 affects n/a Exponent CMS.
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