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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-9174 describes a remote code execution issue in DedeCMS 5.7. A remote attacker may be able to make the application run attacker-controlled PHP through the refiles array parameter. For a public website, that can mean site takeover risk if the vulnerable file is reachable.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for any public DedeCMS 5.7 site because the stated impact is remote PHP code execution. Urgency is high for exposed systems, but confidence is limited by missing CVSS, patch, and exploitation evidence.
Technical view
The source describes sys_verifies.php in DedeCMS 5.7 accepting attacker-controlled content through the refiles array parameter because modifytmp.inc contents are controllable. The CVE data does not provide CVSS, CWE, CPE, patch status, or affected-version range beyond DedeCMS 5.7.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on internet-facing DedeCMS 5.7 installations where sys_verifies.php is present and reachable. The provided CVE metadata does not identify vendor CPEs, hosting patterns, or broader affected versions.
Exploitation context
The CVE states remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, confirmed active exploitation, or a vendor advisory. Treat exploit status as unconfirmed from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or patch details are included. Analysis should stay anchored to DedeCMS 5.7, sys_verifies.php, refiles array handling, and attacker control of modifytmp.inc. Do not infer broader product versions without additional sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any DedeCMS 5.7 deployments and owners.
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for a fixed version or patch.
- Restrict public access to sys_verifies.php while remediation is assessed.
- Review application files for unauthorized PHP or unexpected modifytmp.inc changes.
- Prioritize replacement or upgrade if vendor guidance is unavailable.
Validation and detection
- Inventory public websites for DedeCMS 5.7 usage.
- Confirm whether sys_verifies.php exists in deployed webroots.
- Review web server logs for requests to sys_verifies.php.
- Inspect file integrity around modifytmp.inc and related PHP files.
- Verify remediation against vendor guidance when identified.
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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://xz.aliyun.com/t/2237CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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