#VU42848 Input validation error in Vanilla - CVE-2013-3528

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42848

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3528

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Vanilla
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Lussumo

Description

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

Unspecified vulnerability in the update check in Vanilla Forums before 2.0.18.8 has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors, related to "object injection."

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vanilla: 2.0.1 - 2.0.18.6

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External links
https://vanillaforums.org/discussion/23339/security-update-vanilla-2-0-18-7
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84167
https://github.com/vanillaforums/Garden/commit/b9a10dabb15c697347bfa7baef69a6e211b2f804

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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.