Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | N/A |
CWE-ID | CWE-89 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
vBulletin Web applications / Forum & blogging software |
Vendor | vBulletin |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU158
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in application’s database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of input data in clean_gpc() and clean_array_gpc() functions in "/forumrunner/includes/moderation.php" script within in Forumrunner add-on, available by default in vBulletin installation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can tamper with SQL query and execute arbitrary SQL commands in application’s database.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow an attacker to read and modify records in application’s database and can lead to complete website compromise.
Update: reportedly this vulnerability was used to hack Ubuntu official forms on July 14, 2016.
MitigationInstall patches, provided by the vendor:
vBulletin 4.2.2 Patch Level 5
vBulletin 4.2.3 Patch Level 1
You can download the patch for your version here: http://members.vbulletin.com/patches.php
Vulnerable software versionsvBulletin: 4.2.2 - 4.2.3
External linksQ & 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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.