CVE-2013-4211

A Code Execution Vulnerability exists in OpenX Ad Server 2.8.10 due to a backdoor in flowplayer-3.1.1.min.js library, which could let a remote malicious user…

published February 14, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
71%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky backdoor hides in OpenX Ad Server's flowplayer-3.1.1.min.js library! This could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a staff member secretly letting in a few unregistered diners. They can order anything off the menu without the management knowing, potentially causing chaos in the kitchen! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run any PHP code they desire, leading to total control over the server. Imagine an intruder rearranging the entire menu or even shutting down the restaurant! The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your user data and server integrity.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a staff member secretly letting in a few unregistered diners. They can order anything off the menu without the management knowing, potentially causing chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability arises from a backdoor in the flowplayer-3.1.1.min.js library used by OpenX Ad Server 2.8.10, enabling remote users to execute arbitrary PHP commands and potentially compromise the server.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run any PHP code they desire, leading to total control over the server. Imagine an intruder rearranging the entire menu or even shutting down the restaurant! The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your user data and server integrity. To mitigate this risk, immediately replace the flowplayer-3.1.1.min.js library with a secure version or remove it if not needed. Ensure your OpenX Ad Server is updated to the latest version where this backdoor has been addressed. Regularly audit your server's code for any unexpected changes to maintain security. You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll be on your way to securing your server in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.70653 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2020-02-14T19:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 FEB 19:59Z
    A Code Execution Vulnerability exists in OpenX Ad Server 2.8.10 due to a backdoor in flowplayer-3.1.1.min.js library, which could let a remote malicious user…
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