CVE-2014-8731 Deserialization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by exploiting unsafe deserialization in PHPMemcachedAdmin, leading to full system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-8731?
CVE-2014-8731 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHPMemcachedAdmin 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via vectors related "serialized data and the last part of the concatenated filename," which creates a file in webroot.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8731?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmemcachedadmin Project Phpmemcachedadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8731?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8731 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2014-8731 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8731 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3mrx-5p8g-6q5j.