CVE-2017-5520 describes a critical vulnerability in GeniXCMS through version 0.0.8, where the media rename feature fails to properly validate alternative PHP file extensions. This oversight allows authenticated users to rename uploaded files with extensions like .php6, .php7, or .phtml, leading to arbitrary code execution. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low privileges, posing a significant risk of complete compromise (confidentiality, integrity, and availability). Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.0.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:metalgenix:genixcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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