CVE-2013-10051

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.89%

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CVE-2013-10051 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote PHP code execution vulnerability exists in InstantCMS version 1.6 and earlier due to unsafe use of eval() within the search view handler. Specifically, user-supplied input passed via the look parameter is concatenated into a PHP expression and executed without proper sanitation. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote PHP code execution vulnerability exists in InstantCMS version 1.6 and earlier due to unsafe use of eval() within the search view handler. Specifically, user-supplied input passed via the look parameter is concatenated into a PHP expression and executed without proper sanitation. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted HTTP GET request with a base64-encoded payload in the Cmd header, resulting in arbitrary PHP code execution within the context of the web server.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
InstantcmsInstantcms<= 1.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-10051?
A remote PHP code execution vulnerability exists in InstantCMS version 1.6 and earlier due to unsafe use of eval() within the search view handler. Specifically, user-supplied input passed via the look parameter is concatenated into a PHP expression and executed without proper sanitation. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a crafted HTTP GET request with a base64-encoded payload in the Cmd header, resulting in arbitrary PHP code execution within the context of the web server.
How severe is CVE-2013-10051?
CVE-2013-10051 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-10051?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST