CVE-2016-5726 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in Simple Machines Forum via PHP object injection in Packages.php.
- 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-2016-5726?
CVE-2016-5726 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Packages.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via the themechanges array parameter.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5726?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5726?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5726 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-2016-5726 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5726 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6jj-7mw4-r7fv.