First published: Fri Apr 27 2018(Updated: )
In CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) through 2.2.7, the "file unpack" operation in the admin dashboard contains a remote code execution vulnerability exploitable by an admin user because a .php file can be present in the extracted ZIP archive.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Simple CMS | <=2.2.7 |
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CVE-2018-10515 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2018-10515, upgrade CMS Made Simple to version 2.2.8 or later to eliminate the remote code execution risk.
CMS Made Simple versions up to and including 2.2.7 are affected by CVE-2018-10515, specifically when handling ZIP file uploads.
CVE-2018-10515 requires administrator privileges for exploitation, making it less likely to affect non-admin users.
If you cannot update, you should disable the file unpacking feature in the admin dashboard to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2018-10515.