Movable Type up to 5.2.12/6.0.7 Template Localization code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Movable Type up to 5.2.12/6.0.7. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Template Localization Handler. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-0845. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Movable Type up to 5.2.12/6.0.7. This affects an unknown code of the component Template Localization Handler. 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:

Format string vulnerability in Movable Type Pro, Open Source, and Advanced before 5.2.13 and Pro and Advanced 6.0.x before 6.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to localization of templates.

The weakness was shared 04/17/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at movabletype.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-0845 since 01/07/2015. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82806 (Debian DSA-3227-1 : movabletype-opensource - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175367 (Debian Security Update for movabletype-opensource (DSA 3227-1)).

Upgrading to version 5.2.13 or 6.0.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (82806), SecurityFocus (BID 74179†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49999†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 82806
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3227-1 : movabletype-opensource - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703227
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3227-1 (movabletype-opensource - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Type 5.2.13/6.0.8

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01/07/2015 🔍
04/15/2015 +98 days 🔍
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05/11/2015 +23 days 🔍
12/02/2024 +3493 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: movabletype.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-0845 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0845
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75009

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SecurityFocus: 74179
SecurityTracker: 1032153
Vulnerability Center: 49999 - Movable Type Pro, Open Source and Advanced Remote Code Execution Related to Localization of Templates, High

Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2015 09:56
Updated: 12/02/2024 03:38
Changes: 04/18/2015 09:56 (61), 06/28/2017 06:24 (6), 05/09/2022 11:03 (3), 05/09/2022 11:08 (1), 12/02/2024 03:38 (18)
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