CVE-2018-16771 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the SiteUrl during Hoosk CMS installation, 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-2018-16771?

CVE-2018-16771 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Hoosk v1.7.0 allows PHP code execution via a SiteUrl that is provided during installation and mishandled in config.php.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16771?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hoosk Hoosk.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16771?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16771 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-2018-16771 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16771 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hx9v-gj26-r65q.

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