Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WonderCMS 3.1.3 had a theme/plugin installer weakness that could let an attacker upload code and gain server execution, described publicly as a path to a webshell. The main business risk is compromise of the website host and any data or credentials reachable from it.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing WonderCMS 3.1.3 site. The vulnerability can lead to server code execution, but urgency depends on whether the installer is exposed and whether attacker authentication is required in your deployment.
Technical view
CVE-2020-35314 affects WonderCMS 3.1.3 in index.php's installUpdateThemePluginAction. Public references describe an authenticated remote code execution issue through the theme/plugin installation flow, where a custom plugin can contain arbitrary code. No CVSS score or vendor-fixed version is provided in the supplied bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WonderCMS 3.1.3 sites, especially where the administrative theme/plugin installer is reachable. Internet-facing administration, weak credentials, or untrusted administrator access would materially increase risk.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources include public writeups and a Packet Storm entry, but CISA KEV is false and the bundle provides no evidence of active exploitation. Treat this as publicly known and potentially reproducible, not confirmed exploited in the wild.
Researcher notes
The source bundle is thin: no CVSS vector, CWE, CPE, or official fix details are included. The strongest technical detail is the affected function and upload-based plugin execution path. Validate exposure carefully before assuming broad product impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory all WonderCMS deployments and identify any running version 3.1.3.
- Check WonderCMS vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or upgrade instructions.
- Restrict administrative and installer access to trusted networks and authorized users.
- Remove untrusted themes or plugins and investigate unexpected files in web directories.
- Back up and rebuild affected hosts if webshell activity is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any production or staging site runs WonderCMS 3.1.3.
- Verify the theme/plugin installer is not publicly reachable without authorization.
- Review web server logs for suspicious installer or plugin upload activity.
- Inspect installed themes and plugins for unauthorized or unexpected code.
- Confirm remediation by documenting upgraded versions or compensating access controls.
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://zetc0de.github.io/post/authenticated-rce-ssrf-wondercms/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/robiso/wondercmsCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160311/WonderCMS-3.1.3-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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