CVE-2023-5221

low-risk

Published 2023-09-27

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ForU CMS. This affects an unknown part of the file /install/index.php. The manipulation of the argument db_name leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product does not use versioning. This is why information about affected and unaffected releases are unavailable. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240363. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Do I need to act?

0.22% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 4.7/10 Medium

NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Foru Cms

Affected Vendors

Foru Cms Project

References (6)

Exploit https://github.com/Fovker8/cve/blob/main/rce.md

Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240363

Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.240363

Exploit https://github.com/Fovker8/cve/blob/main/rce.md

Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240363

Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.240363

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low-risk

Severity 19/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal