Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a flaw in Monstra CMS 3.0.4 where the captcha feature can include local files and may let a remote attacker run PHP code. That could mean site takeover if an exposed vulnerable instance is reachable. The source data is sparse and does not provide CVSS scoring.
Executive priority
Treat exposed Monstra 3.0.4 sites as a priority remediation item because the reported impact is remote PHP code execution. Urgency is tempered by the lack of KEV listing and incomplete scoring data.
Technical view
The public description identifies a local file inclusion issue in Monstra 3.0.4 captcha handling, with reported impact of arbitrary PHP code execution by remote attackers. The CVE record does not list CWE, CVSS, CPEs, or named fixed versions in the provided bundle.
Likely exposure
Likely exposure is limited to organizations running Monstra CMS 3.0.4, especially public websites where captcha functionality is reachable. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided data. The cited sources support remote attacker impact but do not show active exploitation, public weaponization status, or observed campaigns.
Researcher notes
The affected product is inferred from the CVE title and description because structured affected data is marked n/a. Validate exact version, reachable captcha code, and any upstream fix status before declaring exposure or closure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory websites for Monstra CMS 3.0.4 usage.
- Check Monstra project guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Restrict public access to affected captcha functionality where feasible.
- Retire or replace unsupported Monstra deployments if no maintained fix exists.
- Review web server logs for suspicious requests to captcha-related paths.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the CMS product and version on each public site.
- Map whether captcha functionality is enabled and reachable externally.
- Review the referenced GitHub issue for vendor or maintainer details.
- Assess file integrity and recent changes on suspected affected hosts.
- Document any uncertainty caused by missing CVSS or CPE data.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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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/monstra-cms/monstra/issues/469CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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