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CVE-2024-40520

8.8 · HIGH

SeaCMS 12.9 has a remote code execution vulnerability.

Published Jul 12, 2024CWE-20EPSS 1.08%

Overview

CVE-2024-40520 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SeaCMS 12.9 has a remote code execution vulnerability. The vulnerability is caused by admin_config_mark.php directly splicing and writing the user input data into inc_photowatermark_config.php without processing it, which allows authenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands and obtain system permissions.

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

Refgitee.com/fushuling/cve/blob/master/SeaCMS%2012.9%20admin_config_mark.php%20code%20injection.mdRefgitee.com/fushuling/cve/blob/master/SeaCMS%2012.9%20admin_config_mark.php%20code%20injection.md

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-40520?

CVE-2024-40520 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-40520?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, 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-2024-40520?

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-2024-40520?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-40520 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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