A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in qdPM 9.1 and earlier. An attacker can upload a malicious PHP code file via the profile photo functionality, by leveraging a path traversal vulnerability in the users['photop_preview'] delete photo feature, allowing bypass of .htaccess protection. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-3884.
CVE-2020-7246
Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 83% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.4% of all CVEs). NVD baseline CVSS 8.8 retained for reference. Confidence: see factors.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 83%
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 8.8
- EG Score
- 9.0(high)
- EG Risk
- 78(Track)EG Risk 78/100SSVC: Track
EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).
How it’s computedSeverity90% × 45%Exploitation83% × 40%Automatability30% × 15%Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence. - EPSS
- 99.6%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
January 21, 2020
Last Modified
November 21, 2024
References (10)
- cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156063/qdPM-9.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156571/qdPM-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167264/qdPM-9.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168559/qdPM-9.1-Authenticated-Shell-Upload.html
- cve@mitrehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/13ZZSm0DL1Ie6r_fU5ZdDKGZ4defFqiFXMG--zDo8S10/edit?usp=sharing
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156063/qdPM-9.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156571/qdPM-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167264/qdPM-9.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168559/qdPM-9.1-Authenticated-Shell-Upload.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ZZSm0DL1Ie6r_fU5ZdDKGZ4defFqiFXMG--zDo8S10/edit?usp=sharing
Weakness Classification(2)
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Publicly available exploits
(5 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-50944✓ verifiedFirst seen May 25, 2022
qdPM 9.1 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) (Authenticated) (v2)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-50175✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 4, 2021
qdPM 9.1 - Remote Code Execution (Authenticated)
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/multi/http/qdpm_authenticated_rce✓ verifiedFirst seen Nov 21, 2020
qdPM 9.1 Authenticated Arbitrary PHP File Upload (RCE)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-48146First seen Feb 28, 2020
qdPM < 9.1 - Remote Code Execution
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-47954First seen Jan 23, 2020
qdPM 9.1 - Remote Code Execution
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