Vulnerability Description
An unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists within Xdebug versions 2.5.5 and earlier, a PHP debugging extension developed by Derick Rethans. When remote debugging is enabled, Xdebug listens on port 9000 and accepts debugger protocol commands without authentication. An attacker can send a crafted eval command over this interface to execute arbitrary PHP code, which may invoke system-level functions such as system() or passthru(). This results in full compromise of the host under the privileges of the web server user.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://web.archive.org/web/20231226215418/https://paper.seebug.org/397/
- https://kirtixs.com/blog/2015/11/13/xpwn-exploiting-xdebug-enabled-servers/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44568
- https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/46000
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xdebug-remote-debugger-unauth-os-command-ex
- https://xdebug.org/
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-10141?
CVE-2015-10141 is a documented vulnerability. An unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists within Xdebug versions 2.5.5 and earlier, a PHP debugging extension developed by Derick Rethans. When remote debugging is enabled, Xdebug l...
How severe is CVE-2015-10141?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2015-10141. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-10141?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.