CVE-2019-16314

Indexhibit 2.1.5 allows a product reinstallation, with resultant remote code execution, via /ndxzstudio/install.php?p=2

published September 14, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
39%
Percentile
98.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A reinstallation mishap is all it takes to unleash chaos! Indexhibit 2.1.5 has a sneaky flaw in /ndxzstudio/install.php?p=2 that could grant remote code execution. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like giving a restaurant an empty order slip and letting them decide what to serve you โ€” you might end up with something surprising on your plate, and not in a good way! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on your server, effectively taking control as if they were a chef in the kitchen โ€” potentially leading to data theft, defacement, or worse!

Put simply

Think of it like giving a restaurant an empty order slip and letting them decide what to serve you โ€” you might end up with something surprising on your plate, and not in a good way! This vulnerability allows for remote code execution during product reinstallation by manipulating the installation process through a specific URL, which doesn't properly validate the request.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on your server, effectively taking control as if they were a chef in the kitchen โ€” potentially leading to data theft, defacement, or worse! To protect yourself, patch to the latest version of Indexhibit and review your installation process to ensure it's secure. Regularly audit your applications for similar flaws to stay ahead of potential threats! You've got this! Follow these steps and keep your site safe and sound. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.38732 ยท 98.6th percentile
Published
2019-09-14T15:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 SEP 15:22Z
    Indexhibit 2.1.5 allows a product reinstallation, with resultant remote code execution, via /ndxzstudio/install.php?p=2
    cvelistv5