CVE-2019-16759: vBulletin PHP Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Sep 24 2019(Updated: )
vBulletin 5.x through 5.5.4 allows remote command execution via the widgetConfig[code] parameter in an ajax/render/widget_php routestring request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| vBulletin vBulletin | >=5.0.0<=5.5.4 | |
| vBulletin vBulletin | ||
| >=5.0.0<=5.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154623/vBulletin-5.x-0-Day-Pre-Auth-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154648/vBulletin-5.x-Pre-Auth-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155633/vBulletin-5.5.4-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158829/vBulletin-5.x-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158830/vBulletin-5.x-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158866/vBulletin-5.x-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/5
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/09/public-exploit-code-spawns-mass-attacks-against-high-severity-vbulletin-bug/
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/31
- https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/09/24/vbulletin_vbug_zeroday/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16759
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16759?
CVE-2019-16759 is a vulnerability in the vBulletin PHP module that allows for remote code execution.
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.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-16759?
vBulletin versions 5.0.0 to 5.5.4 are affected by CVE-2019-16759.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16759?
CVE-2019-16759 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
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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