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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-10375 is a DedeCMS V5.7 SP2 file upload flaw. A malicious upload can be treated as an image while using a PHP filename, allowing arbitrary PHP code execution if the vulnerable path is reachable.
Executive priority
Prioritize any internet-facing DedeCMS V5.7 SP2 deployment because successful abuse could become server-side code execution. If DedeCMS is not present, this CVE is likely not relevant.
Technical view
The CVE describes inadequate upload validation in /include/helpers/upload.helper.php. The affected upload flow is /dede/archives_do.php?dopost=uploadLitpic using the litpic parameter, where image/jpeg content type and a .php filename containing PHP code can bypass checks.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments running DedeCMS V5.7 SP2 with the referenced upload helper and archives_do.php upload path present or reachable. The CVE record does not provide CPEs or broader affected version ranges.
Exploitation context
The public CVE description includes the vulnerable endpoint and condition, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed from these sources.
Researcher notes
The bundle provides a clear vulnerability mechanism but limited metadata: no CVSS, no CWE, no CPE, and no confirmed patch reference. Validate scope against actual DedeCMS code and vendor or maintainer history.
Mitigation direction
- Check official DedeCMS or maintained-fork guidance for a confirmed fix.
- Restrict access to DedeCMS management and upload endpoints until remediated.
- Prevent PHP execution in directories used for uploaded media.
- Enforce server-side filename, extension, and content validation for uploads.
- Review web server rules for unsafe script handling in upload paths.
Validation and detection
- Inventory DedeCMS deployments and identify any V5.7 SP2 instances.
- Confirm whether /include/helpers/upload.helper.php exists on deployed systems.
- Check whether /dede/archives_do.php upload functionality is reachable.
- Review upload directories for unexpected PHP files.
- Review web and application logs for suspicious upload activity.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/ky-j/dedecms/issues/1CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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