CVE-2021-43258
CVE-2021-43258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Churchdb Churchinfo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Churchdb Churchinfo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CartView.php in ChurchInfo 1.3.0 allows attackers to achieve remote code execution through insecure uploads. This requires authenticated access tot he ChurchInfo application. Once authenticated, a user can add names to their cart, and compose an email. Uploading an attachment for the email stores the attachment on the site in the /tmp_attach/ folder where it can be accessed with a GET request. There are no limitations on files that can be attached, allowing for malicious PHP code to be uploaded and interpreted by the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-43258?
- CartView.php in ChurchInfo 1.3.0 allows attackers to achieve remote code execution through insecure uploads. This requires authenticated access tot he ChurchInfo application. Once authenticated, a user can add names to their cart, and compose an email. Uploading an attachment for the email stores the attachment on the site in the /tmp_attach/ folder where it can be accessed with a GET request. There are no limitations on files that can be attached, allowing for malicious PHP code to be uploaded and interpreted by the server.
- How severe is CVE-2021-43258?
- CVE-2021-43258 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-2021-43258 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-43258?
- CVE-2021-43258 affects Churchdb Churchinfo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-43258?
- 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-2021-43258 published?
- CVE-2021-43258 was published on 2022-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.churchdb.org/
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/17257
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/churchinfo/files/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:churchdb:churchinfo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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