SB2016102401 - Remote code execution in Joomla! HDW Player Component
Published: October 24, 2016 Updated: January 4, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016102401
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Code injection (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient filtration of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass send specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary PHP code on target system with privileges of the web server.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow complete compromise of vulnerable application and server.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.