CVE-2019-16759: vBulletin PHP Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2019
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Updated

vBulletin 5.x through 5.5.4 allows remote command execution via the widgetConfig[code] parameter in an ajax/render/widgetphp routestring request.

Other sources

The PHP module within vBulletin contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution via the widgetConfig[code] parameter in an ajax/render/widgetphp routestring request.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
vBulletin vBulletin>=5.0.0<=5.5.4
vBulletin vBulletin

Event History

Sep 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-16759?

CVE-2019-16759 is a vulnerability in the vBulletin PHP module that allows for remote code execution.

2

How does CVE-2019-16759 work?

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute remote code by exploiting the widgetConfig[code] parameter in an ajax/render/widget_php routestring request.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-16759?

vBulletin versions 5.0.0 to 5.5.4 are affected by CVE-2019-16759.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16759?

CVE-2019-16759 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

5

How can CVE-2019-16759 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2019-16759, it is recommended to update vBulletin to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.

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