CVE-2016-5726

Description

Packages.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.1 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via the themechanges array parameter.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/18/1 mailing list third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/7 mailing list third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5726?
CVE-2016-5726 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5726?
To fix CVE-2016-5726, 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-2016-5726 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5726 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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