Input validation error in Invision Power Board



| Updated: 2020-08-11
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2012-5692
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Invision Power Board
Web applications / Forum & blogging software

Vendor Invision Power Services

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU43368

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5692

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Unspecified vulnerability in admin/sources/base/core.php in Invision Power Board (aka IPB or IP.Board) 3.1.x through 3.3.x has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Invision Power Board: 3.1.0 - 3.3.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://community.invisionpower.com/topic/371625-ipboard-31x-32x-and-33x-security-update/
https://secunia.com/advisories/51104
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56288


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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