CVE-2015-1592
Description
Movable Type Pro, Open Source, and Advanced before 5.2.12 and Pro and Advanced 6.0.x before 6.0.7 does not properly use the Perl Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local Perl files and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Metasploit modules
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | 7.0 | affected | |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| sixapart | movable_type | {"startIncluding":"5.2.0","endExcluding":"5.2.12"} | 5.2.12 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/12/17
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/12/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72606
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031777
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100912
- https://movabletype.org/news/2015/02/movable_type_607_and_5212_released_to_close_security_vulnera.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3183
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/12/17
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/12/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72606
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031777
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100912
- https://movabletype.org/news/2015/02/movable_type_607_and_5212_released_to_close_security_vulnera.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3183
CWEs
CWE-74
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.