SB2018020110 - Remote code execution in PhpCollab



SB2018020110 - Remote code execution in PhpCollab

Published: February 1, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018020110
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6090)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in the clients/editclient.php code of phpCollab due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to upload and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.