Vulnerability Description
phpWhois allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted whois record.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpwhois Project | Phpwhois | <= 4.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nettitude.com/uk/cve-2015-5243-phpwhois-remote-code-executionThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Gemorroj/phpwhois/commit/91c937e03c876ba1290b6de2a3ad953d2105PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jsmitty12/phpWhois/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jsmitty12/phpWhois/issues/19Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2018/SBA-ADV-20180425-01_pExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sparc/phpWhois.org/commit/5cc572490c9053d46598ec9348a11e36a5aPatchVendor Advisory
- https://blog.nettitude.com/uk/cve-2015-5243-phpwhois-remote-code-executionThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Gemorroj/phpwhois/commit/91c937e03c876ba1290b6de2a3ad953d2105PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jsmitty12/phpWhois/blob/master/CHANGELOG.mdRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jsmitty12/phpWhois/issues/19Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2018/SBA-ADV-20180425-01_pExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sparc/phpWhois.org/commit/5cc572490c9053d46598ec9348a11e36a5aPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5243?
CVE-2015-5243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). phpWhois allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted whois record.
How severe is CVE-2015-5243?
CVE-2015-5243 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpwhois Project Phpwhois.