Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
HongCMS 3.0.0 has a file-deletion flaw in an administrative database endpoint. A crafted file parameter can reference parent directories, allowing deletion outside the intended path. The CVE notes that deleting the configuration file could let an attacker trigger product reinstallation through the installer.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any live HongCMS 3.0.0 deployment because arbitrary file deletion can affect availability and may enable reinstallation. Urgency is lower if HongCMS is not present or admin paths are isolated.
Technical view
The issue is path traversal in admin/index.php/database/ajax?action=delete. The file parameter accepts ../ sequences and can delete arbitrary files. Public data does not provide CVSS, CWE, authentication requirements, affected CPEs, or a named fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running HongCMS 3.0.0, especially where the admin endpoint or installer path is reachable. The source bundle does not confirm whether authentication is required.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The public description explains a plausible impact path involving config.php deletion and installer access, but does not provide exploit prevalence.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, patch reference, or authentication detail is provided. Analysis should focus on confirming product presence, route reachability, access controls, and whether the installer remains available after installation.
Mitigation direction
- Check HongCMS vendor or project guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Restrict access to HongCMS admin paths to trusted users and networks.
- Remove or block installer access after deployment where operationally safe.
- Maintain restorable backups of configuration and application files.
- Consider replacing HongCMS 3.0.0 if no maintained fix exists.
Validation and detection
- Inventory internet-facing and internal HongCMS deployments.
- Confirm whether any deployment is version 3.0.0.
- Verify admin and installer paths are not publicly reachable.
- Review web logs for unexpected access to database deletion or installer routes.
- Check file integrity for missing or recently modified configuration files.
Public sources used
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- 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/Neeke/HongCMS/issues/12CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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