CVE-2026-79423

8.8

SeaCMS · SeaCMS

An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the admin_config.php component of SeaCMS v13.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted POST request.

Executive summary

An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in SeaCMS v13.6 poses a severe risk by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the underlying server.

Vulnerability

This vulnerability resides in the admin_config.php file, where insufficient input validation allows an authenticated user to perform remote code execution through a crafted POST request. The attack requires authenticated access, though the impact is total compromise of the application server.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to gain full control over the application, leading to potential data theft, system manipulation, or complete service disruption. With a CVSS score of 8.8, this flaw is categorized as High severity, representing a significant risk to organizational integrity and data confidentiality.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Review the official security advisory at the linked GitHub repository for guidance on available patches or workarounds, as no official patch version is currently documented.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor server access logs for anomalous POST requests directed at admin_config.php, particularly those originating from unauthorized or suspicious administrative accounts.

Compensating Controls: Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to inspect and block suspicious POST requests containing payload patterns associated with remote code execution attempts.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: Yes, a published proof-of-concept exists as attributed to the security advisory linked in the CVE record.

Analyst recommendation

Given the high severity and the availability of a public proof-of-concept, organizations using SeaCMS v13.6 must prioritize the identification and mitigation of this flaw. Administrators should restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and apply any vendor-supplied patches immediately upon release to prevent unauthorized code execution.

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History

CVE Brief tracked this CVE 4 days before it had a CVSS score.

  1. Disclosed CVE record published
  2. Collected by CVE Brief No CVSS score yet; tracked as early warning
  3. CVSS score assigned 8.8 (3.1)
  4. Analyst report written
  5. Analyst report updated
  6. Published in the daily brief high section, early-warning entry

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