CVE-2016-5726 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Packages.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via the themechanges array parameter.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simplemachines	Simple Machines Forum	2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/18/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/18/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5726?

CVE-2016-5726 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Packages.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via the themechanges array parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-5726?

CVE-2016-5726 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-2016-5726?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum.