This article provides a detailed walkthrough of exploiting a Remote Code Execution vulnerability found in Fuel CMS 1.4.1 (CVE-2018–16763) through TryHackMe’s Ignite room. It covers the steps from enumeration to post-exploitation, emphasizing the importance of input validation and system patching for defense. Affected: Fuel CMS, web applications
Keypoints :
- Exploit Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Fuel CMS 1.4.1.
- Conduct port scanning to identify open services and vulnerabilities.
- Use default credentials for administrator access to Fuel CMS.
- Retrieve sensitive information from configuration files during post-exploitation.
- Demonstrate privilege escalation techniques to gain root access.
- Highlight the importance of secure coding practices and regular patch management.
MITRE Techniques :
- TA0002: Initial Access – Exploiting a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Fuel CMS.
- TA0003: Execution – Using a crafted payload to achieve command execution on the server.
- TA0004: Persistence – Establishing a reverse shell for sustained access.
- TA0005: Privilege Escalation – Escalating privileges using found database credentials.
- TA0009: Collection – Gathering sensitive information from the Fuel CMS configuration files.