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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-3291
CVE-2021-3291:
PHP vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Zen Cart version 1.5.7b contains a critical vulnerability (CVE-2021-3291) that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary operating system commands. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on January 26, 2021, affecting the modules edit page functionality of the e-commerce platform (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the modules edit page where an administrator can execute arbitrary OS commands by manipulating an HTML radio input element. The attack vector involves inspecting and modifying a radio button's value to inject system commands. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (High) and a CVSS v2.0 score of 9.0 (High), indicating significant severity (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the server hosting the Zen Cart installation. This could lead to complete system compromise, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, system modification, and potential lateral movement within the network (NVD).
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