GolemCMS up to 2008-12-24 Installation install/ code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in GolemCMS up to 2008-12-24. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file install/ of the component Installation. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-14579. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GolemCMS up to 2008-12-24. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the file install/ of the component Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

GolemCMS through 2008-12-24, if the install/ directory remains active after an installation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by inserting this code into the "Database Information" "Table prefix" form field, or obtain sensitive information via a direct request for install/install.sql.

The bug was discovered 07/23/2018. The weakness was published 07/24/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-14579 since 07/24/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/23/2018 🔍
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03/09/2020 +594 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14579 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14579
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122145

Entryinfo

Created: 07/24/2018 18:55
Updated: 03/09/2020 21:56
Changes: 07/24/2018 18:55 (57), 03/09/2020 21:56 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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