CVE-2019-16124 Missing authorization in n/a
An attacker can access an unprotected configuration file to insert malicious PHP code, leading to remote 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-2019-16124?
CVE-2019-16124 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In YouPHPTube 7.4, the file install/checkConfiguration.php has no access control, which leads to everyone being able to edit the configuration file, and insert malicious PHP code.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16124?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Youphptube Youphptube.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16124?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16124 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-16124 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16124 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h63m-qhvj-pcgq.