CVE-2016-10082

Description

include/functions_installer.inc.php in Serendipity through 2.0.5 is vulnerable to File Inclusion and a possible Code Execution attack during a first-time installation because it fails to sanitize the dbType POST parameter before adding it to an include() call in the bundled-libs/serendipity_generateFTPChecksums.php file.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.64% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95165 vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/issues/433 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/commit/bba6a840f4d53cbaf62971a3078a98c8ddf92b85 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10082?
CVE-2016-10082 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10082?
To fix CVE-2016-10082, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-10082 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-10082 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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