Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WBCE CMS 1.5.2 has an authenticated remote code execution flaw. A user with admin-panel access can upload a crafted “droplet” package that causes the server to run attacker-controlled PHP code. For affected sites, this can mean full compromise of website content, data, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any WBCE CMS 1.5.2 deployment. The flaw can allow server-side code execution after admin access is obtained. Prioritize inventory, admin access reduction, and vendor-guided remediation over broad emergency action where WBCE is not present.
Technical view
CVE-2022-50936 is a CWE-434 unrestricted upload issue in WBCE CMS 1.5.2 droplet upload functionality. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, with network access, low privileges, and no user interaction required. Public references describe arbitrary PHP execution through a crafted zip uploaded via admin tools.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running WBCE CMS version 1.5.2, especially where the admin panel is reachable and accounts may be shared, weak, or compromised. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry and VulnCheck advisory exist, so exploitation knowledge is public. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated access to the WBCE admin panel.
Researcher notes
The key exposure condition is authenticated admin access plus droplet upload handling in WBCE CMS 1.5.2. Sources do not provide an official fixed version in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming broader version impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether any internet-facing or internal site runs WBCE CMS 1.5.2.
- Check WBCE vendor guidance and repository releases for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Restrict WBCE admin-panel access to trusted networks or VPN users only.
- Review and remove unnecessary admin accounts and enforce strong authentication.
- Temporarily limit droplet upload capability if business operations allow.
Validation and detection
- Confirm WBCE CMS version on each site through approved administrative or asset processes.
- Review admin-user lists for stale, shared, or unexpected accounts.
- Inspect WBCE logs for unexpected droplet uploads or admin-tool activity.
- Check web directories for recently added unexpected PHP files.
- Monitor vendor, CVE, VulnCheck, and ExploitDB references for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-50707CVE reference · exploit
- WBCE CMS Official WebsiteCVE reference · product
- WBCE CMS Downloads PageCVE reference · product
- WBCE CMS GitHub RepositoryCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WBCE CMS 1.5.2 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) (Authenticated)CVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.