#VU9831 Input validation error in b2evolution - CVE-2017-1000423 

 

#VU9831 Input validation error in b2evolution - CVE-2017-1000423

Published: January 2, 2018 / Updated: January 3, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU9831
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000423
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
b2evolution
Software vendor:
b2evolution.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation (backslash and single quote escape) in basic install functionality. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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