CVE-2019-5886 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass installation locks to reinstall the database and inject arbitrary code into configuration files, 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-2019-5886?

CVE-2019-5886 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in ShopXO 1.2.0. In the application\install\controller\Index.php file, there is no validation lock file in the Add method, which allows an attacker to reinstall the database. The attacker can write arbitrary code to database.php during system reinstallation.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-667

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5886?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Shopxo Shopxo.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5886?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5886 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-2019-5886 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5886 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mfr6-f95c-8chr.

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