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7.5

LuLu CMS lets attackers upload malicious files

CVE-2018-18771 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The LuLu CMS web platform lets anyone who can reach the file manager upload any file they choose, including code that can run on the server. This can give a bad actor control over the website or access to sensitive data. Update to a version after May 2015 or apply a patch that blocks arbitrary uploads.

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
lulucms lulu_cms <= 2015-05-14
cpe:2.3:a:lulucms:lulu_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An issue was discovered in LuLu CMS through 2015-05-14. backend\modules\filemanager\controllers\DefaultController.php allows arbitrary file upload by entering a filename, directory name, and PHP co...
An issue was discovered in LuLu CMS through 2015-05-14. backend\modules\filemanager\controllers\DefaultController.php allows arbitrary file upload by entering a filename, directory name, and PHP code into the three text input fields.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-434Unrestricted File Upload
Timeline
Published29 Oct 2018
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-18771 · NVD
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