Unisite CMS version 5.0 contains a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Report" functionality. A malicious script submitted by an attacker is rendered in the admin panel when viewed by an administrator. This allows attackers to hijack the admin session and, by leveraging the template editor, upload and execute a PHP web shell on the server, leading to full remote code execution.
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems.
Reported in 2025, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2025-08-04T21:15:30.400
2025-08-05T15:15:30.370
Awaiting Analysis
CVSSv3.1: 9.6 (CRITICAL)
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