CVE-2018-7046

7.2 HIGH
Published: February 20, 2018 Modified: December 19, 2025

Description

Arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Kentico 9 through 11 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating system commands in a dynamic .NET code evaluation context via C# code in a "Pages -> Edit -> Template -> Edit template properties -> Layout" box. NOTE: the vendor has responded that there is intended functionality for authorized users to edit and update ascx code layout

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541790/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/541790/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.0%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

kentico