CVE-2016-3154: Code Injection

Published Apr 8, 2016
·
Updated

The encodercontexteajax function in ecrire/inc/filtres.php in SPIP 2.x before 2.1.19, 3.0.x before 3.0.22, and 3.1.x before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted serialized object.

Affected Software

62 affected components
Spip SPIP=2.0.0
Spip SPIP=2.0.1
Spip SPIP=2.0.2
Spip SPIP=2.0.3
Spip SPIP=2.0.4
Spip SPIP=2.0.5
Spip SPIP=2.0.6
Spip SPIP=2.0.7
Spip SPIP=2.0.8
Spip SPIP=2.0.9
Spip SPIP=2.0.10
Spip SPIP=2.0.11
Spip SPIP=2.0.12
Spip SPIP=2.0.13
Spip SPIP=2.0.14
Spip SPIP=2.0.15
Spip SPIP=2.0.16
Spip SPIP=2.0.17
Spip SPIP=2.0.18
Spip SPIP=2.0.19
Spip SPIP=2.0.20
Spip SPIP=2.0.21
Spip SPIP=2.0.22
Spip SPIP=2.1.1
Spip SPIP=2.1.2
Spip SPIP=2.1.3
Spip SPIP=2.1.4
Spip SPIP=2.1.5
Spip SPIP=2.1.6
Spip SPIP=2.1.7
Spip SPIP=2.1.8
Spip SPIP=2.1.9
Spip SPIP=2.1.10
Spip SPIP=2.1.11
Spip SPIP=2.1.12
Spip SPIP=2.1.13
Spip SPIP=2.1.14
Spip SPIP=2.1.15
Spip SPIP=2.1.16
Spip SPIP=2.1.17
Spip SPIP=2.1.18
Spip SPIP=2.1.19
Spip SPIP=3.0.0
Spip SPIP=3.0.1
Spip SPIP=3.0.2
Spip SPIP=3.0.3
Spip SPIP=3.0.4
Spip SPIP=3.0.5
Spip SPIP=3.0.6
Spip SPIP=3.0.7
Spip SPIP=3.0.8
Spip SPIP=3.0.9
Spip SPIP=3.0.10
Spip SPIP=3.0.11
Spip SPIP=3.0.13
Spip SPIP=3.0.14
Spip SPIP=3.0.15
Spip SPIP=3.0.16
Spip SPIP=3.0.17
Spip SPIP=3.0.19
Spip SPIP=3.0.20
Spip SPIP=3.1.0

Event History

Apr 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3154?

CVE-2016-3154 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3154?

To fix CVE-2016-3154, upgrade your SPIP installation to version 2.1.19, 3.0.22, or 3.1.1 or later.

3

Which versions of SPIP are affected by CVE-2016-3154?

CVE-2016-3154 affects SPIP 2.x versions before 2.1.19, 3.0.x versions before 3.0.22, and 3.1.x versions before 3.1.1.

4

What are PHP object injection attacks in the context of CVE-2016-3154?

PHP object injection attacks allow attackers to inject malicious serialized objects into application code, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is there any recommendation after resolving CVE-2016-3154?

It is recommended to regularly update your SPIP version and monitor for any new vulnerabilities similar to CVE-2016-3154.

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