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CVE-2013-1668

8.5 · HIGH

The uploadFile function in upload/index.php in CosCMS before 1.822 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the name of an uploaded file.

Published May 23, 2014coscmsCWE-78EPSS 6.98%

Overview

CVE-2013-1668 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting coscms coscms. It was published on May 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The uploadFile function in upload/index.php in CosCMS before 1.822 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the name of an uploaded file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from coscms. Update coscms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
coscmscoscms0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1668?

CVE-2013-1668 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting coscms coscms. It was published on May 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-1668?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-1668?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from coscms. Update coscms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-1668?

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