Remote code execution in SiteServer CMS

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU62785

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28118

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the plugin function. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

SiteServer: 7.0.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ss_cms:siteserver:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://github.com/Richard-Tang/SSCMS-PluginShell/blob/main/Detail.md
https://github.com/siteserver/cms
https://github.com/siteserver/cms/issues/3386
https://siteserver.com

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.