CVE-2018-14729 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via the database backup feature in Discuz! forum software.
- 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-2018-14729?
CVE-2018-14729 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 May 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The database backup feature in upload/source/admincp/admincp_db.php in Discuz! 2.5 and 3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-14729?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Comsenz Discuz\!.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-14729 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-2018-14729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-14729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cr7w-jxh8-23m4.