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CVE-2018-1000533

9.8 · CRITICAL

klaussilveira GitList version <= 0.6 contains a Passing incorrectly sanitized input to system function vulnerability in `searchTree` function that can result in Execute any code as PHP user.

Published Jun 26, 2018CWE-20EPSS 72.97%

Overview

CVE-2018-1000533 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

klaussilveira GitList version <= 0.6 contains a Passing incorrectly sanitized input to system function vulnerability in `searchTree` function that can result in Execute any code as PHP user. This attack appear to be exploitable via Send POST request using search form. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 0.7 after commit 87b8c26b023c3fc37f0796b14bb13710f397b322.

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

GitHubgithub.com/klaussilveira/gitlist/commit/87b8c26b023c3fc37f0796b14bb13710f397b322Refsecurity.szurek.pl/exploit-bypass-php-escapeshellarg-escapeshellcmd.htmlGitHubgithub.com/klaussilveira/gitlist/commit/87b8c26b023c3fc37f0796b14bb13710f397b322Refsecurity.szurek.pl/exploit-bypass-php-escapeshellarg-escapeshellcmd.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000533?

CVE-2018-1000533 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2018-1000533?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1000533?

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-2018-1000533?

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