CVE-2024-27622: cms made simple Code Injection

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the User Defined Tags module of CMS Made Simple version 2.2.19 / 2.2.21. This vulnerability arises from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input in the 'Code' section of the module. As a result, authenticated users with administrative privileges can inject and execute arbitrary PHP code.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-75 CWE-75

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
cmsmadesimple	cms_made_simple	All
cmsmadesimple	cms_made_simple	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/capture0x/CMSMadeSimple/ https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/177241/CMS-Made-Simple-2.2.19-Remote-Code-Execution.html https://github.com/capture0x/CMSMadeSimple/ https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/177241/CMS-Made-Simple-2.2.19-Remote-Code-Execution.html https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/pwning-cmsms-via-user-defined-tags-for-fun-and-learning-cve-2024-27622-27623

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27622? +

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the User Defined Tags module of CMS Made Simple version 2.2.19 / 2.2.21. This vulnerability arises from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input in the 'Code' section of the module. As a result, authenticated users with administrative privileges can inject and execute arbitrary PHP code. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-27622? +

CVE-2024-27622 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-27622? +

CVE-2024-27622 affects products from cmsmadesimple, specifically: cms_made_simple. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-27622? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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