Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, it is remotely exploitable via the web interface, but it requires a valid authenticated account with sufficient privileges to upload images through the admin post creation endpoint.

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs authenticated access to the Aero CMS admin area or any role that can create posts and upload images via `posts.php?source=add_post`. No direct server or shell access is required.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this vulnerability?

The most robust fix is to treat all uploads as untrusted data: enforce strict file type and extension whitelisting, store uploads in non-executable locations, and configure the web server to disable scripting in upload directories. Centralizing upload handling logic and applying consistent validation across all upload points further reduces risk.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

PHP Code Injection via File Upload (CWE-94) in Aero CMS Admin Post Creation

CVE-2022-50944

Published:

May 10, 2026

Status:

Received

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Why This Happens

Potential Impact

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Source

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Remote Code Execution by Unauthenticated Attackers

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Code Injection

CWE:

CWE-94

Impact:

Remote Code Execution by authenticated users via malicious file upload

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Code Injection

CWE:

CWE-94

Impact:

Remote Code Execution by authenticated users via malicious file upload

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.8)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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PHP Code Injection via File Upload (CWE-94) in Aero CMS Admin Post Creation

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(8.8)

Code Injection (CWE-94) via Module Parameters in Evolution CMS

CRITICAL RISK

CRITICAL

(9.8)

Missing Authentication (CWE-306) Leading to Remote Code Execution in OpenCATS Resume Uploads

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

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