#VU26575 Code Injection in PlaySMS - CVE-2020-8644 

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#VU26575 Code Injection in PlaySMS - CVE-2020-8644

Published: April 3, 2020 / Updated: July 26, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU26575
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8644
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
PlaySMS
Software vendor:
playsms.sourceforge.net

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in "src/Playsms/Tpl.php:_compile()" that leads to server-side template injection. A remote non-authenticated 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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