CVE-2018-7271 — HIGH (8.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in MetInfo 6.0.0. In install/install.php in the installation process, the config/config_db.php configuration file filtering is not rigorous: one can insert malicious code in the installation process to execute arbitrary commands or obtain a web shell.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

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/SQYY/CVE/blob/master/MetInfo_G.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/SQYY/CVE/blob/master/MetInfo_G.txtExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-7271?

CVE-2018-7271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in MetInfo 6.0.0. In install/install.php in the installation process, the config/config_db.php configuration file filtering is not rigorous: one can insert malicious code in th...

How severe is CVE-2018-7271?

CVE-2018-7271 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-7271?

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