CVE-2026-36467: n/a
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in core/modules/media.php in CuteNews v.2.1.2 allows remote authenticated users with access to the Media Manager panel to execute arbitrary code in the context of the web application, leading to remote server access by triggering a reverse shell.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability exists in the core/modules/media.php file of CuteNews v2.1.2. It permits authenticated users who can access the Media Manager panel to upload files with dangerous types without proper validation or restriction. Exploiting this flaw enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server, which can be leveraged to gain remote access through a reverse shell.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid credentials and access to the Media Manager panel can upload malicious files that execute arbitrary code on the server. This can lead to full remote server compromise, allowing unauthorized control over the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the Media Manager panel to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads.
CVE-2026-36467: n/a
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in core/modules/media.php in CuteNews v.2.1.2 allows remote authenticated users with access to the Media Manager panel to execute arbitrary code in the context of the web application, leading to remote server access by triggering a reverse shell.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Affected software
pkg:github/cutenews/cutenews-2.0Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability exists in the core/modules/media.php file of CuteNews v2.1.2. It permits authenticated users who can access the Media Manager panel to upload files with dangerous types without proper validation or restriction. Exploiting this flaw enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server, which can be leveraged to gain remote access through a reverse shell.
Potential Impact
An attacker with valid credentials and access to the Media Manager panel can upload malicious files that execute arbitrary code on the server. This can lead to full remote server compromise, allowing unauthorized control over the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the Media Manager panel to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file uploads.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab14e0655bf5e2cf5168f6f
Added to database: 09/21/2026, 15:32:22 UTC
Last enriched: 09/21/2026, 15:47:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:40:37 UTC
Views: 8
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