Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2014-1836 affects ImpressCMS versions before 1.3.6. A remote attacker could abuse the image editor cancel workflow to delete arbitrary files when a full pathname is accepted. Business risk depends on whether legacy ImpressCMS is still deployed and what files the web server can delete. Exposure is most likely in internet-facing or intranet ImpressCMS installations older than 1.3.6, especially where the vulnerable image editor code remains present and writable files are reachable by the web server process. Treat this as a legacy CMS exposure issue. Prioritize confirmation and upgrade or retirement if ImpressCMS is still present, because arbitrary file deletion can disrupt service or damage application integrity. Mitigation focus: Identify any ImpressCMS deployments and confirm their exact versions.; Upgrade ImpressCMS installations older than 1.3.6 to a fixed release.; Check vendor guidance before applying compensating controls or backports..
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- https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/generic/impresscms-1.3.5.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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