CVE-2016-10131 CodeIgniter arbitrary code execution
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by injecting sendmail arguments via the email from field in CodeIgniter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-10131?
CVE-2016-10131 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
system/libraries/Email.php in CodeIgniter before 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging control over the email->from field to insert sendmail command-line arguments.
Weakness: CWE-74
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10131?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including bcit-ci/codeigniter. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
bcit-ci/codeigniter Packagist | All versions | 3.1.3 |
bcit-ci/codeigniter Packagist | All versions | 3.1.3 |
Products include Codeigniter Codeigniter.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10131?
Upgrade bcit-ci/codeigniter to 3.1.3 or later.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2016-10131 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10131 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2pcj-76hj-xqhm.