Vulnerability identifier: #VU18804

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12240

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Virim
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Dan Zarrella

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data passed via "s_values", "t_values", or "c_values" parameters to "graph.php" script. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Virim: 0.4

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External links
http://dumpco.re/bugs/wp-plugin-virim-id

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Q & 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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.