ForU CMS /install/index.php db_name code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in ForU CMS. This affects an unknown part of the file /install/index.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument db_name results in code injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-5221. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. This product uses a rolling release model to deliver continuous updates. As a result, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ForU CMS (Content Management System) (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code of the file /install/index.php. The manipulation of the argument db_name with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 09/27/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-5221. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. By approaching the search of inurl:install/index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/27/2023 🔍
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10/16/2023 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-5221 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-5221
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240363
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2023 10:05
Updated: 10/16/2023 12:05
Changes: 09/27/2023 10:05 (43), 10/16/2023 11:58 (2), 10/16/2023 12:05 (28)
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Submitter: fovker
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #207049: ForU CMS install.php command execution vulnerability (by fovker)

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