CVE-2011-5061 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 14 Jan 2012 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in WHMCS by submitting a crafted ticket, exploiting improper character handling in the subject field.

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-2011-5061?

CVE-2011-5061 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

functions.php in WHMCompleteSolution (WHMCS) 4.0.x through 5.0.x allows remote attackers to trigger arbitrary code execution in the Smarty templating system by submitting a crafted ticket, related to improper handling of characters in the subject field.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5061?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Whmcs Whmcompletesolution.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5061?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5061 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-2011-5061 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5061 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2r7q-76h8-63hq.