Movable Type up to 5.2.5 Storable::thaw comment_state code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Movable Type up to 5.2.5. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Storable::thaw. The manipulation of the argument comment_state results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2013-2184. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Movable Type up to 5.2.5. Affected is the function Storable::thaw. The manipulation of the argument comment_state with an unknown input leads to a code vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-17. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared 03/27/2015 (Website). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-2184 since 02/19/2013. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 69051 (Movable Type 5.2.X < 5.2.6 Unspecified Vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175320 (Debian Security Update for movabletype-opensource (DSA 3183-1)).

Upgrading to version 5.2.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (85121), Tenable (69051), SecurityFocus (BID 60570†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-41631†). The entries VDB-73257 and VDB-74251 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Nessus ID: 69051
Nessus Name: Movable Type 5.2.X < 5.2.6 Unspecified Vulnerability
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OpenVAS ID: 703183
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3183-1 (movabletype-opensource - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Movable Type 5.2.6

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02/19/2013 🔍
06/13/2013 +114 days 🔍
07/24/2013 +41 days 🔍
09/29/2013 +67 days 🔍
03/27/2015 +544 days 🔍
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04/01/2015 +5 days 🔍
05/02/2022 +2588 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2013-2184 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2184
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74514

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X-Force: 85121
SecurityFocus: 60570
Vulnerability Center: 41631 - Movable Type Prior to 5.2.6 Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability Due to a Flaw In The \x27comment_state()\x27 Function, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/01/2015 15:02
Updated: 05/02/2022 09:13
Changes: 04/01/2015 15:02 (61), 05/12/2017 08:40 (8), 05/02/2022 09:13 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:1BC:103

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