Vulnerability identifier: #VU14193

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14857

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OCS inventory NG
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: OCS inventory NG

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

The weakness due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can upload a specially crafted template file containing PHP code and execute arbitrary PHP code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OCS inventory NG: 2.3 - 2.5

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External links
http://github.com/OCSInventory-NG/OCSInventory-ocsreports/commit/cc572819e373f7ff81dec61591b6f465b4...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.