CVE-2019-19208

Codiad Web IDE through 2.8.4 allows PHP Code injection

published March 16, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
19%
Percentile
97.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A little oversight in Codiad could lead to PHP code injection—like a chef getting careless with ingredients and letting a rogue spice slip in! This vulnerability is akin to a restaurant that accidentally allows a customer to sneak in their own secret sauce without checking its ingredients—all it takes is for someone to use the wrong recipe! An attacker could exploit this oversight to execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially gaining full control over the server. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even complete takeover of the web environment. Yikes!

Put simply

This vulnerability is akin to a restaurant that accidentally allows a customer to sneak in their own secret sauce without checking its ingredients—all it takes is for someone to use the wrong recipe! Codiad Web IDE versions up to 2.8.4 have a flaw that allows attackers to inject and execute PHP code, compromising the server's integrity. It's a classic case of improper input validation letting the bad guys in.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this oversight to execute arbitrary PHP code, potentially gaining full control over the server. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even complete takeover of the web environment. Yikes! To protect your app, upgrade to the latest version of Codiad immediately. Audit any custom code for vulnerabilities and implement strict input validation practices. Don’t let that rogue sauce ruin your kitchen! You've got this! Secure your code, and with that upgrade, you’ll be back on the safe side in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19241 · 97.3th percentile
Published
2020-03-16T14:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAR 14:45Z
    Codiad Web IDE through 2.8.4 allows PHP Code injection
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