Vulnerability Description
system/libraries/Email.php in CodeIgniter before 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging control over the email->from field to insert sendmail command-line arguments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Codeigniter | Codeigniter | <= 3.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96851
- https://gist.github.com/Zenexer/40d02da5e07f151adeaeeaa11af9ab36Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bcit-ci/CodeIgniter/issues/4963Patch
- https://github.com/bcit-ci/CodeIgniter/pull/4966Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96851
- https://gist.github.com/Zenexer/40d02da5e07f151adeaeeaa11af9ab36Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bcit-ci/CodeIgniter/issues/4963Patch
- https://github.com/bcit-ci/CodeIgniter/pull/4966Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10131?
CVE-2016-10131 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). system/libraries/Email.php in CodeIgniter before 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging control over the email->from field to insert sendmail command-line arguments.
How severe is CVE-2016-10131?
CVE-2016-10131 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-2016-10131?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Codeigniter Codeigniter.