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CVE-2022-26521

7.2 · HIGH

Abantecart through 1.3.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file, because the Catalog>Media Manager>Images settings can be changed by an…

Published Mar 10, 2022CWE-434EPSS 9.80%

Overview

CVE-2022-26521 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 10, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Abantecart through 1.3.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file, because the Catalog>Media Manager>Images settings can be changed by an administrator (e.g., by configuring .php to be a valid image file type).

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.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/171487/Abantecart-1.3.2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlGitHubgithub.com/sartlabs/0days/blob/main/Abantecart/Exploit.txtRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/171487/Abantecart-1.3.2-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlGitHubgithub.com/sartlabs/0days/blob/main/Abantecart/Exploit.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26521?

CVE-2022-26521 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 10, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-26521?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, 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-2022-26521?

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-2022-26521?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-26521 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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