CVE-2017-8912
CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter to admin/editusertag.php, related to the CreateTagFunction and CallUserTag functions.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (3.11%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter to admin/editusertag.php, related to the CreateTagFunction and CallUserTag functions. NOTE: the vendor reportedly has stated this is "a feature, not a bug.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.2 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 3.11% probability · 87th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-94
- Affected
- cmsmadesimple/cms made simple
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- https://osandamalith.com/2017/05/11/cmsms-2-1-6-multiple-vulnerabilities/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41997/
- https://osandamalith.com/2017/05/11/cmsms-2-1-6-multiple-vulnerabilities/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41997/
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.