CVE-2016-5661 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Accela Civic Platform Citizen Access portal relies on the client to restrict file types for uploads, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via modified _EventArgument and filename parameters.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Accela	Civic Platform Citizen Access Portal	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/665280Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JLAD-ABMPVAThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91765
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/665280Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/JLAD-ABMPVAThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91765

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5661?

CVE-2016-5661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Accela Civic Platform Citizen Access portal relies on the client to restrict file types for uploads, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via modified _EventArgument and f...

How severe is CVE-2016-5661?

CVE-2016-5661 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5661?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Accela Civic Platform Citizen Access Portal.