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CVE-2016-10031

7.5 · HIGH

WampServer 3.0.6 installs two services called 'wampapache' and 'wampmysqld' with weak file permissions, running with SYSTEM privileges.

Published Dec 27, 2016CWE-264EPSS 1.15%

Overview

CVE-2016-10031 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

WampServer 3.0.6 installs two services called 'wampapache' and 'wampmysqld' with weak file permissions, running with SYSTEM privileges. This could potentially allow an authorized but non-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the system. To properly exploit this vulnerability, the local attacker must insert an executable file called mysqld.exe or httpd.exe and replace the original files. The next time the service starts, the malicious file will get executed as SYSTEM. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report, taking the position that a configuration in which "'someone' (an attacker) is able to replace files on a PC" is not "the fault of WampServer.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refforum.wampserver.com/read.php?2%2C144473Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/140279/Wampserver-3.0.6-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefsourceforge.net/p/wampserver/bugs/52/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/40967/Refforum.wampserver.com/read.php?2%2C144473Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/140279/Wampserver-3.0.6-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefsourceforge.net/p/wampserver/bugs/52/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/40967/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10031?

CVE-2016-10031 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-10031?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-10031?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-10031?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-10031 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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