Vulnerability identifier: #VU16655
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
ThinkPHP5 Framework
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: ThinkPHP
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in "/index.php" script when processing data passed via the "vars[1][]" HTTP GET parameter. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the vulnerable application and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild in December 2018.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
ThinkPHP5 Framework: 5.0.0 - 5.1.30
External links
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45978
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.