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CVE-2019-16759

vBulletin PHP Module Remote Code Execution

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 99.7%
  1. Published24 Sept 2019
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

The PHP module within vBulletin contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution via the widgetConfig[code] parameter in an ajax/render/widget_php routestring request.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

vBulletin 5.x through 5.5.4 allows remote command execution via the widgetConfig[code] parameter in an ajax/render/widget_php routestring request.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Vbulletin≥ 5.0.0 ≤ 5.5.4

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-16759 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-16759 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2019-16759?

CVE-2019-16759 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 99.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-16759?

Affected products include Vbulletin.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16759?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.