Vulnerability identifier: #VU42737

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2118

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
SPIP
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: spip.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

SPIP 3.0.x before 3.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.22, and 2.0.x before 2.0.23 allows remote attackers to gain privileges and "take editorial control" via vectors related to ecrire/inc/filtres.php.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SPIP: 3.0.0 - 3.0.8, 2.1.1 - 2.1.21, 2.0.0 - 2.0.22

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External links
http://contrib.spip.net/SPIP-3-0-9-2-1-22-2-0-23-corrections-de-bug-et-faille?lang=fr
http://core.spip.org/projects/spip/repository/revisions/20541
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2694
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/27/2

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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.