Vulnerability Description
vBulletin 5.5.4 through 5.6.2 allows remote command execution via crafted subWidgets data in an ajax/render/widget_tabbedcontainer_tab_panel request. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-16759.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vbulletin | Vbulletin | >= 5.5.4, <= 5.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.exploitee.rs/2020/exploiting-vbulletin-a-tale-of-patch-fail/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/78.htmlTechnical Description
- https://forum.vbulletin.com/forum/vbulletin-announcements/vbulletin-announcementPatchVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.exploitee.rs/2020/exploiting-vbulletin-a-tale-of-patch-fail/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/78.htmlTechnical Description
- https://forum.vbulletin.com/forum/vbulletin-announcements/vbulletin-announcementPatchVendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-17496?
CVE-2020-17496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). vBulletin 5.5.4 through 5.6.2 allows remote command execution via crafted subWidgets data in an ajax/render/widget_tabbedcontainer_tab_panel request. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete f...
How severe is CVE-2020-17496?
CVE-2020-17496 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-2020-17496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vbulletin Vbulletin.