Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-46446 affects Mecha CMS 3.0.0 and is described as a directory traversal issue. A remote unauthenticated attacker may bypass identity checks using crafted cookies and URIs, then submit POST parameters that delete arbitrary files or lead to website takeover. Treat exposed Mecha CMS 3.0.0 sites as high-priority assets.
Executive priority
Prioritize within the current emergency patch and exposure review cycle if Mecha CMS 3.0.0 is used. Business risk is website takeover or destructive file deletion, especially for public sites. If Mecha CMS is not used, document non-exposure and continue monitoring.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-22 directory traversal in Mecha CMS 3.0.0. The reported impact is arbitrary file deletion and potential website takeover after bypassing user identity checks. CVSS 3.1 is 9.1, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. No vendor fix details are provided in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing Mecha CMS 3.0.0 deployments are the primary concern. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or CPEs. Organizations should verify whether Mecha CMS is present in public websites, internal portals, or managed hosting environments.
Exploitation context
A public GitHub reference exists for an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability, but the source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable, low complexity, and requires no privileges or user interaction according to CVSS.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS data, and a public GitHub reference. The affected product field in the bundle is incomplete, but the description names Mecha CMS 3.0.0. No confirmed patch, workaround, or active exploitation evidence is present in the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory websites for Mecha CMS 3.0.0 exposure.
- Check official Mecha CMS/vendor guidance for patches or configuration changes.
- Restrict public access to affected administrative or CMS endpoints where feasible.
- Ensure recent, offline backups exist for affected websites.
- Review file integrity and web content for unexpected changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any production or staging site runs Mecha CMS 3.0.0.
- Review web logs for unusual cookie, URI, or POST activity.
- Check for unexpected deleted, modified, or newly created web files.
- Validate backup restoration procedures for affected sites.
- Track CVE and vendor sources for updated affected-version or fix information.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N3.95.2CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/Sp1d3rL1/Mecha-cms-Arbitrary-File-Deletion-VulnerabilityCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.