CVE-2018-25270

Description

ThinkPHP 5.0.23 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by invoking functions through the routing parameter. Attackers can craft requests to the index.php endpoint with malicious function parameters to execute system commands with application privileges.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0094

Probability of exploitation

0.77%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-639 CWE-639

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
thinkphp	thinkphp	5.0.0 — 5.0.23
thinkphp	thinkphp	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45978

Other References

https://github.com/top-think/framework/ https://thinkphp.cn https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/thinkphp-remote-code-execution-via-invokefunction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25270? +

ThinkPHP 5.0.23 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by invoking functions through the routing parameter. Attackers can craft requests to the index.php endpoint with malicious function parameters to execute system commands with application privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2018-25270? +

CVE-2018-25270 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0094, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25270? +

CVE-2018-25270 affects products from thinkphp, specifically: thinkphp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2018-25270? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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