8.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-40520: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jul 12 2024(Updated: )

SeaCMS 12.9 has a remote code execution vulnerability. The vulnerability is caused by admin_config_mark.php directly splicing and writing the user input data into inc_photowatermark_config.php without processing it, which allows authenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands and obtain system permissions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tina Tinacms=12.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-40520?

    CVE-2024-40520 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability, which is considered highly severe.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-40520?

    To fix CVE-2024-40520, ensure user input is properly sanitized before being written to inc_photowatermark_config.php.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-40520?

    CVE-2024-40520 affects users of SeaCMS version 12.9.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2024-40520 enable?

    CVE-2024-40520 enables authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

  • What component of SeaCMS is vulnerable in CVE-2024-40520?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2024-40520 arises from the admin_config_mark.php script allowing unsafe user input handling.

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