CVE-2023-5221

MEDIUM

ForU CMS - Remote Code Injection via db_name Parameter in Install Script

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ForU CMS. This affects an unknown part of the file /install/index.php. The manipulation of the argument db_name leads to code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product does not use versioning. This is why information about affected and unaffected releases are unavailable. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240363. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry technical-description
https://vuldb.com/?id.240363
Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry signature permissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240363

Scores

CVSS v3 4.7
EPSS 0.0130
EPSS Percentile 66.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
foru_cms_project/foru_cms
Published Sep 27, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026