CVE-2019-13956 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the language cookie in Discuz!ML forums.

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-2019-13956?

CVE-2019-13956 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Discuz!ML 3.2 through 3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a modified language cookie, as demonstrated by changing 4gH4_0df5_language=en to 4gH4_0df5_language=en'.phpinfo().'; (if the random prefix 4gH4_0df5_ were used).

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13956?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Codersclub Discuz\!ml.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13956?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13956 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-2019-13956 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13956 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4hg-2fjr-f8m9.

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