CVE-2023-41005: Command injection in Pagekit
Summary
CVE-2023-41005: Command injection in pagekit. Affects pagekit/pagekit versions < 1.0.18. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Pagekit is a popular content management system (CMS) that allows users to create and manage websites. It provides a user-friendly interface and a range of features for website customization. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in Pagekit version 1.0.18 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability affects the 'downloadAction' and 'updateAction' functions in the 'UpdateController.php' file.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Pagekit arises from a lack of proper input validation in the affected functions. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can inject malicious commands into the system, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code. This can result in various consequences, including unauthorized access, data breaches, and further compromise of the affected system. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can disable the affected functions by modifying the 'UpdateController.php' file. Specifically, the 'downloadAction' and 'updateAction' functions should be disabled or modified to implement proper input validation and sanitization. However, it is strongly advised to apply the official patch or update the software as soon as possible.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Pagekit version 1.0.18 is vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability that allows remote code execution. Users are strongly advised to update their installations to the latest version that includes a patch for this issue. Applying the official patch or update will mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential compromise of the system. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Pagekit is a content management system (CMS) that allows users to create and manage websites. It provides a user-friendly interface and various features for website customization.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and further compromise of the system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Pagekit to the latest version that includes a patch for this issue. The Pagekit development team has released a security update addressing this vulnerability.
As a temporary workaround, users can disable the affected functions in the 'UpdateController.php' file. However, it is strongly advised to apply the official patch or update the software as soon as possible.
The severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH with a CVSS score of 7.8.
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