7.5
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-6129

First published: Sat Oct 19 2013(Updated: )

The install/upgrade.php scripts in vBulletin 4.1 and 5 allow remote attackers to create administrative accounts via the customerid, htmldata[password], htmldata[confirmpassword], and htmldata[email] parameters, as exploited in the wild in October 2013.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
vBulletin=4.1
vBulletin=5.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6129?

    CVE-2013-6129 has a critical severity rating allowing attackers to create administrative accounts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6129?

    To fix CVE-2013-6129, update your vBulletin to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of vBulletin are affected by CVE-2013-6129?

    CVE-2013-6129 affects vBulletin versions 4.1 and 5.0.0.

  • Can CVE-2013-6129 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-6129 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain unauthorized access.

  • What parameters are involved in the exploitation of CVE-2013-6129?

    The parameters involved in the exploitation of CVE-2013-6129 include customerid, htmldata[password], htmldata[confirmpassword], and htmldata[email].

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