CVE-2017-5520

8.8 HIGH

Published: January 17, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The media rename feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 does not consider alternative PHP file extensions when checking uploaded files for PHP content, which enables a user to rename and execute files with the `.php6`, `.php7` and `.phtml` extensions.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95460

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/62

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95460

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://github.com/semplon/GeniXCMS/issues/62

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.8%

75th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

Affected Vendors

metalgenix

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