CWE
20 94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-17132: Input Validation

First published: Fri Oct 04 2019(Updated: )

vBulletin through 5.5.4 mishandles custom avatars.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
vBulletin vBulletin<=5.5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-17132?

    CVE-2019-17132 is a vulnerability in vBulletin versions up to and including 5.5.4 that mishandles custom avatars.

  • How severe is CVE-2019-17132?

    CVE-2019-17132 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

  • How does CVE-2019-17132 affect vBulletin?

    CVE-2019-17132 affects vBulletin versions up to and including 5.5.4.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-17132?

    To fix CVE-2019-17132, apply the security patch provided by vBulletin.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-17132?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-17132 at the following references: [http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154759/vBulletin-5.5.4-Remote-Code-Execution.html](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154759/vBulletin-5.5.4-Remote-Code-Execution.html), [http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/9](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/9), [https://forum.vbulletin.com/forum/vbulletin-announcements/vbulletin-announcements_aa/4423646-vbulletin-5-5-x-5-5-2-5-5-3-and-5-5-4-security-patch-level-2](https://forum.vbulletin.com/forum/vbulletin-announcements/vbulletin-announcements_aa/4423646-vbulletin-5-5-x-5-5-2-5-5-3-and-5-5-4-security-patch-level-2).

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