CVE-2018-19274
First published: Sat Nov 17 2018(Updated: )
Passing an absolute path to a file_exists check in phpBB before 3.2.4 allows Remote Code Execution through Object Injection by employing Phar deserialization when an attacker has access to the Admin Control Panel with founder permissions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Phpbb | <3.2.4 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| composer/phpbb/phpbb | <3.2.4 | 3.2.4 |
| <3.2.4 | ||
| =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/phpbb3-phar-deserialization-to-remote-code-execution/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00029.html
- https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2492206
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19274
- https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/phpbb3-phar-deserialization-to-remote-code-execution
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h3mr-q96r-37v4 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this phpBB issue?
The vulnerability ID for this phpBB issue is CVE-2018-19274.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19274?
The severity of CVE-2018-19274 is high with a CVSS score of 7.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-19274?
CVE-2018-19274 allows remote code execution through object injection by employing Phar deserialization when an attacker has access to the Admin Control Panel with founder permissions.
Which versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2018-19274?
phpBB versions before 3.2.4 are affected by CVE-2018-19274.
How can I fix CVE-2018-19274?
To fix CVE-2018-19274, update phpBB to version 3.2.4 or later.
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