Input validation error in spip.net SPIP

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU42737

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2118

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

SPIP 3.0.x before 3.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.22, and 2.0.x before 2.0.23 allows remote attackers to gain privileges and "take editorial control" via vectors related to ecrire/inc/filtres.php.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SPIP: 2.0.0 - 3.0.8

External links

http://contrib.spip.net/SPIP-3-0-9-2-1-22-2-0-23-corrections-de-bug-et-faille?lang=fr
http://core.spip.org/projects/spip/repository/revisions/20541
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2694
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/27/2

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, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.