CVE-2024-40522: Code Injection

Published Jul 12, 2024
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Updated

There is a remote code execution vulnerability in SeaCMS 12.9. The vulnerability is caused by phomebak.php writing some variable names passed in without filtering them before writing them into the php file. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands and obtain system permissions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SEACMS SEACMS=12.9

Event History

Jul 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40522?

CVE-2024-40522 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40522?

To mitigate CVE-2024-40522, upgrade SeaCMS to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What causes CVE-2024-40522?

CVE-2024-40522 is caused by the phomebak.php script writing unsanitized variable names into a PHP file.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2024-40522?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2024-40522 to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system.

5

What versions of SeaCMS are affected by CVE-2024-40522?

CVE-2024-40522 affects SeaCMS version 12.9.

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