CVE-2018-16763 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 9 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via unauthenticated input parameters in FUEL CMS, 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-2018-16763?

CVE-2018-16763 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FUEL CMS 1.4.1 allows PHP Code Evaluation via the pages/select/ filter parameter or the preview/ data parameter. This can lead to Pre-Auth Remote Code Execution.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16763?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Thedaylightstudio Fuel Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16763?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16763 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-2018-16763 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-16763 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries, 1 Nuclei template and 24 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rq3x-g9v8-6qjm.