CVE-2018-12531 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Jun 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can write arbitrary PHP code into configuration files during installation, leading to code execution.

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-2018-12531?

CVE-2018-12531 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Metinfo Metinfo, published on 18 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in MetInfo 6.0.0. install\index.php allows remote attackers to write arbitrary PHP code into config_db.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7271.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12531?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metinfo Metinfo.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12531?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12531 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-2018-12531 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12531 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wh3h-9w52-m73w.