slackero phpwcms Custom Source Tab cnt21.readform.inc.php is_file deserialization

5.1 CVSS

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability was found in slackero phpwcms up to 1.9.45/1.10.8. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function file_get_contents/is_file of the file include/inc_lib/content/cnt21.readform.inc.php of the component Custom Source Tab. The manipulation of the argument cpage_custom leads to deserialization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.9.46 and 1.10.9 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

Dem0 (VulDB User)

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Affected Vendor

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Affected Software

phpwcms

Vulnerable Versions:

1.9.0, 1.9.1, 1.9.2, 1.9.3, 1.9.4, 1.9.5, 1.9.6, 1.9.7, 1.9.8, 1.9.9, 1.9.10, 1.9.11, 1.9.12, 1.9.13, 1.9.14, 1.9.15, 1.9.16, 1.9.17, 1.9.18, 1.9.19, 1.9.20, 1.9.21, 1.9.22, 1.9.23, 1.9.24, 1.9.25, 1.9.26, 1.9.27, 1.9.28, 1.9.29, 1.9.30, 1.9.31, 1.9.32, 1.9.33, 1.9.34, 1.9.35, 1.9.36, 1.9.37, 1.9.38, 1.9.39, 1.9.40, 1.9.41, 1.9.42, 1.9.43, 1.9.44, 1.9.45, 1.10.0, 1.10.1, 1.10.2, 1.10.3, 1.10.4, 1.10.5, 1.10.6, 1.10.7, 1.10.8