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CVE-2013-2184

7.5 · HIGH

Movable Type before 5.2.6 does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the comment_state parameter.

Published Mar 27, 2015sixapartCWE-17EPSS 3.61%

Overview

CVE-2013-2184 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sixapart movable_type. It was published on March 27, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Movable Type before 5.2.6 does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the comment_state parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sixapart. Update movable_type to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
sixapartmovable_type0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2184?

CVE-2013-2184 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sixapart movable_type. It was published on March 27, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-2184?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2184?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sixapart. Update movable_type to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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