Vulnerability Description
Passing an absolute path to a file_exists check in phpBB before 3.2.4 allows Remote Code Execution through Object Injection by employing Phar deserialization when an attacker has access to the Admin Control Panel with founder permissions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb | Phpbb | < 3.2.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/phpbb3-phar-deserialization-to-remote-code-executExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00029.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2492206PatchVendor Advisory
- https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/phpbb3-phar-deserialization-to-remote-code-executExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00029.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2492206PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-19274?
CVE-2018-19274 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Passing an absolute path to a file_exists check in phpBB before 3.2.4 allows Remote Code Execution through Object Injection by employing Phar deserialization when an attacker has access to the Admin C...
How severe is CVE-2018-19274?
CVE-2018-19274 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-19274?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Phpbb, Debian Debian Linux.