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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-23370 is a stored cross-site scripting issue reported in YzmCMS 5.6. A remote attacker may be able to upload a SWF file containing script or HTML through the bundled UEditor PHP controller. If viewed by users, that content could run in their browsers.
Executive priority
Prioritize verification for any public YzmCMS 5.6 site, especially where untrusted users can upload content. Business urgency is uncertain because severity, fixed version, and exploitation status are not documented in the provided sources.
Technical view
The source description identifies stored XSS through the action parameter in common/static/plugin/ueditor/1.4.3.3/php/controller.php, enabling SWF upload with embedded script or HTML. No CVSS score, CWE, fixed version, or affected CPE data is provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is supported only for YzmCMS 5.6 deployments with the referenced UEditor PHP component reachable. The bundle does not identify other products, versions, hosting patterns, or authenticated versus unauthenticated reachability.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The public GitHub issue is the only vulnerability reference provided, so exploit maturity and real-world targeting are unclear.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: the CVE description names the vulnerable path, parameter, upload type, and YzmCMS 5.6, but lacks scoring, authentication context, affected CPEs, and remediation details. Treat conclusions beyond that as unconfirmed.
Mitigation direction
- Check YzmCMS project guidance for a fixed release; sources do not name one.
- Restrict access to the referenced UEditor PHP controller where business use permits.
- Disable or block SWF uploads and serving if not required.
- Review uploaded media for unexpected SWF files or embedded script content.
- Consider upgrading or replacing the bundled editor component after vendor validation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory whether any internet-facing site runs YzmCMS 5.6.
- Confirm whether the referenced UEditor PHP controller exists and is reachable.
- Review upload directories for SWF files created by untrusted users.
- Check web logs for access to the referenced controller and SWF upload activity.
- Test defensively in a controlled environment without creating reusable exploit payloads.
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/yzmcms/yzmcms/issues/45CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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