CVE-2018-25114

Public Exploit
osCommerce 2.3.4.1 Installer Unauthenticated Configuration File Injection PHP Code Execution

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists within osCommerce Online Merchant version 2.3.4.1 due to insecure default configuration and missing authentication in the installer workflow. By default, the /install/ directory remains accessible after installation. An unauthenticated attacker can invoke install_4.php, submit crafted POST data, and inject arbitrary PHP code into the configure.php file. When the application later includes this file, the injected payload is executed, resulting in full server-side compromise.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: osCommerce Online Merchant
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44374 exploit
https://www.oscommerce.com/ product
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/oscommerce_installer_unauth_code_exec.rb exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/oscommerce-installer-unauth-config-file-injection-php-code-execution third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25114?
CVE-2018-25114 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-25114?
To fix CVE-2018-25114, 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-2018-25114 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-25114 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-25114?
CVE-2018-25114 affects osCommerce Online Merchant.
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