CVE-2018-8965 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in zzcms 8.2, specifically within the user/ppsave.php component. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by manipulating the 'oldimg' parameter in an 'action=modify' request to delete arbitrary files, potentially including critical files like 'install.lock' to gain database access. This vulnerability is rated High severity (CVSS 7.5) due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on integrity. While no public exploits (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for significant impact remains.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:zzcms:zzcms:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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