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4.8

Perch CMS 3.0.3 lets limited admins upload malicious files

CVE-2017-15948 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The version 3.0.3 of Perch Content Management System allows a user with a limited administrator role to upload any file through the Asset Title and Select File fields. This can be used to place malicious code on the website, potentially compromising data or visitors. Apply the available update or restrict file uploads to trusted formats until the system is patched.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
grabaperch perch 3.0.3
cpe:2.3:a:grabaperch:perch:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Perch Content Management System 3.0.3 allows unrestricted file upload (with resultant XSS) via the Asset Title field in conjunction with the Select File field. This is exploitable with a Limited Ad...
Perch Content Management System 3.0.3 allows unrestricted file upload (with resultant XSS) via the Asset Title field in conjunction with the Select File field. This is exploitable with a Limited Admin account.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.8 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published28 Oct 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-15948 · NVD
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