CVE-2005-0511 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in vBulletin via nested variables in the template parameter when a specific setting is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0511?
CVE-2005-0511 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Jelsoft Vbulletin, published on 23 Feb 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
misc.php for vBulletin 3.0.6 and earlier, when "Add Template Name in HTML Comments" is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via nested variables in the template parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0511?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jelsoft Vbulletin.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0511?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2005-0511 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0511 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Jelsoft Vbulletin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4ccm-8x8h-878w.