CVE-2020-15159: Cross Site Scripting leading to RCE in baserCMS

Published Aug 28, 2020
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Updated

baserCMS 4.3.6 and earlier is affected by Cross Site Scripting (XSS) and Remote Code Execution (RCE). This may be executed by logging in as a system administrator and uploading an executable script file such as a PHP file.The affected components are ThemeFilesController.php and UploaderFilesController.php. This is fixed in version 4.3.7.

Affected Software

1 affected component
baserCMS BaserCMS<=4.3.6

Event History

Aug 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-15159.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15159?

The severity of CVE-2020-15159 is high with a severity value of 7.6.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is baserCMS version up to and including 4.3.6.

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by logging in as a system administrator and uploading an executable script file such as a PHP file.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-15159?

To fix CVE-2020-15159, it is recommended to update baserCMS to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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