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CVE-2023-36212Total CMS Unrestricted File Upload

File Upload vulnerability in Total CMS v.1.7.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file to the edit page function.

Published Aug 2, 2023 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2023-36212 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Total CMS (Totalcms).
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

26%

Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

37/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

1

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

0

Reports of active use

Description

File Upload vulnerability in Total CMS v.1.7.4 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file to the edit page function.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Total CMSTotalcms1.7.4n/a

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Aug 2, 2023

  2. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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