CVE-2018-12531 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in MetInfo 6.0.0. install\index.php allows remote attackers to write arbitrary PHP code into config_db.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7271.

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
Metinfo	Metinfo	6.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

https://github.com/summ3rf/Vulner/blob/master/Metinfo.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/summ3rf/Vulner/blob/master/Metinfo.mdExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-12531?

CVE-2018-12531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in MetInfo 6.0.0. install\index.php allows remote attackers to write arbitrary PHP code into config_db.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-7271.

How severe is CVE-2018-12531?

CVE-2018-12531 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-2018-12531?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metinfo Metinfo.