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CVE-2018-9848

9.8 · CRITICAL

In Gxlcms QY v1.0.0713, the upload function in Lib\Lib\Action\Admin\UploadAction.class.php allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by first using an Admin-Admin-Configsave request to…

Published Apr 7, 2018CWE-94EPSS 2.16%

Overview

CVE-2018-9848 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In Gxlcms QY v1.0.0713, the upload function in Lib\Lib\Action\Admin\UploadAction.class.php allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by first using an Admin-Admin-Configsave request to change the config[upload_class] value from jpg,gif,png,jpeg to jpg,gif,png,jpeg,php and then making an Admin-Upload-Upload request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9848?

CVE-2018-9848 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2018-9848?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-9848?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2018-9848?

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