This vulnerability is moderately dangerous and expected to become exploited.
This is not a false positive. The Client Mode "Edit Content" which is meant to grant limited content edit access to users on Breakdance is by default vulnerable to RCE. Regardless of the existing warnings in place, code execution on the lowest permission available is against common access control principles and should not be made possible. Researcher advisory - https://snicco.io/vulnerability-disclosure/breakdance/client-mode-remote-code-execution-breakdance-1-7-0
This could allow a malicious actor to execute commands on the target website. This can be used to gain backdoor access to then take full control of the website.
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We advise to mitigate or resolve the vulnerability immediately.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block any attacks until an official fix becomes available, can be tested and be safely applied.
9 Feb, 2024
Early warning sent out to Patchstack customers
3 Apr, 2024
Published by Patchstack
3 Apr, 2024