CVE-2021-40189: Malicious File Upload
First published: Mon Oct 11 2021(Updated: )
PHPFusion 9.03.110 is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability. The theme function will extract a file to "webroot/themes/{Theme Folder], where an attacker can access and execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Php-fusion Phpfusion | =9.03.110 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40189.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40189?
The severity of CVE-2021-40189 is high, with a severity value of 7.2.
How does CVE-2021-40189 affect PHPFusion?
CVE-2021-40189 affects PHPFusion 9.03.110 by allowing a remote code execution vulnerability.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40189?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-40189 by accessing and executing arbitrary code through the file extracted to 'webroot/themes/{Theme Folder]'.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-40189?
At the time of writing, there is no fix available for CVE-2021-40189. It is recommended to update to a version of PHPFusion that is not affected.
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- vendor/php-fusion
- canonical/php-fusion phpfusion
- version/php-fusion phpfusion/9.03.110