Vulnerability identifier: #VU5836
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-89
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
vBulletin
Web applications /
Forum & blogging software
Vendor: vBulletin
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in vulnerable application.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in "postids" parameter within "forumrunner/includes/moderation.php" script. A remote attacker can send specially crafted HTTP request vulnerable script and execute arbitrary SQL commands in the back-end database.
Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website:
http://members.vbulletin.com/patches.php
Vulnerable software versions
vBulletin: 4.1 - 4.2.3 Patch Level 1
External links
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=322848
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, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.