Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Kaltura versions prior to 11.1.0-2 due to unsafe deserialization of user-controlled data within the keditorservices module. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted serialized PHP object in the kdata GET parameter to the redirectWidgetCmd endpoint. Successful exploitation leads to execution of arbitrary PHP code in the context of the web server process.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exp
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39563
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40404
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kaltura-php-object-injection-rce
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39563
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-15044?
CVE-2016-15044 is a documented vulnerability. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Kaltura versions prior to 11.1.0-2 due to unsafe deserialization of user-controlled data within the keditorservices module. An unauthenticated remote at...
How severe is CVE-2016-15044?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2016-15044. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-15044?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.