CVE-2017-8912

HIGH

CMSMS 2.1.6 - RCE

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter to admin/editusertag.php, related to the CreateTagFunction and CallUserTag functions. NOTE: the vendor reportedly has stated this is "a feature, not a bug.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Osanda Malith Jayathissa · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41997

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41997/
Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://osandamalith.com/2017/05/11/cmsms-2-1-6-multiple-vulnerabilities/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.2
EPSS 0.0371
EPSS Percentile 88.0%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
cmsmadesimple/cms_made_simple 2.1.6
Published May 12, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026