CVE-2019-8933
CVE-2019-8933 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dedecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Dedecms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In DedeCMS 5.7SP2, attackers can upload a .php file to the uploads/ directory (without being blocked by the Web Application Firewall), and then execute this file, via this sequence of steps: visiting the management page, clicking on the template, clicking on Default Template Management, clicking on New Template, and modifying the filename from ../index.html to ../index.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8933?
- In DedeCMS 5.7SP2, attackers can upload a .php file to the uploads/ directory (without being blocked by the Web Application Firewall), and then execute this file, via this sequence of steps: visiting the management page, clicking on the template, clicking on Default Template Management, clicking on New Template, and modifying the filename from ../index.html to ../index.php.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8933?
- CVE-2019-8933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-8933 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-8933?
- CVE-2019-8933 affects Dedecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-8933?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-8933 published?
- CVE-2019-8933 was published on 2019-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dedecms:dedecms:5.7:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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