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Code InjectionWeakness · CWE-94

CVE-2024-48138

CRITICAL · 9.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-10-29
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the component /PluXml/core/admin/parametres_edittpl.php of PluXml v5.8.16 and lower allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via injecting a crafted payload into a template.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in PluXml v5.8.16 and lower in the template editing functionality (parametres_edittpl.php). Attackers can inject and execute arbitrary code by placing a crafted payload into a template file, likely due to insufficient sanitization of template content before execution.

MitigationApply the latest vendor patch for PluXml to address the template injection vulnerability. If no patch is available, restrict administrative access and disable template editing functionality until a fix can be implemented.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Confirm PluXml installation and version
    Locate PluXml installation and identify the version number. Check version.php, changelog.xml, or the admin dashboard for the installed PluXml version. Compare against the affected range: v5.8.16 and lower.
    Affected if Installed version is 5.8.16 or lower
  2. Verify parametres_edittpl.php exists
    Locate the file parametres_edittpl.php in the PluXml installation directory, typically under the core/admin/ or admin/ path.
    Affected if The file exists in the installation and PluXml version is 5.8.16 or lower
  3. Check template editing accessibility
    Determine whether the template editing functionality is enabled or accessible to users. This may involve checking user role permissions, configuration settings, or direct URL access to the template editor.
    Affected if Template editing functionality is accessible to the user checking the system
  4. Inspect template files for suspicious content
    Examine template files in the themes or templates directories for any unexpected PHP code, system calls, shell_exec, or base64 encoded strings that may indicate injected payloads.
    Affected if Template files contain unexpected PHP execution patterns or obfuscated code

A PluXml installation is affected if it runs version 5.8.16 or lower, has the parametres_edittpl.php file present, and the template editing feature is accessible.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply the latest vendor patch for PluXml to address the template injection vulnerability. If no patch is available, restrict administrative access and disable template editing functionality until a fix can be implemented.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

PluXml version higher than 5.8.17 (latest stable release)

  1. 1. Identify the PluXml installation directory on the server
  2. 2. Backup the current PluXml installation and database before upgrading
  3. 3. Download the latest stable version of PluXml from the official repository (github.com/pluxml/PluXml)
  4. 4. Replace the existing PluXml files with the new version, preserving configuration and data directories
  5. 5. Verify the upgrade was successful by accessing the admin panel
  6. 6. Test that the template editor functionality in /PluXml/core/admin/parametres_edittpl.php works correctly with valid templates
  7. 7. Ensure no unauthorized code has been injected into existing templates
Caveat Review custom plugins and templates for compatibility with the new version, as minor version upgrades may include API changes

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation4.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
11.0 hours of engineering $1,930
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