PEAR HTML_QuickForm version 3.2.14 contains an eval injection (CWE-95) vulnerability in HTML_QuickForm's getSubmitValue method, HTML_QuickForm's validate method, HTML_QuickForm_hierselect's _setOptions method, HTML_QuickForm_element's _findValue method, HTML_QuickForm_element's _prepareValue method. that can result in Possible information disclosure, possible impact on data integrity and execution of arbitrary code. This attack appear to be exploitable via A specially crafted query string could be utilised, e.g. http://www.example.com/admin/add_practice_type_id[1]=fubar%27])%20OR%20die(%27OOK!%27);%20//&mode=live. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 3.2.15.
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from html_quickform_project, from civicrm organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-07-23T16:29:00.227
2024-11-21T03:57:04.400
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | html_quickform_project | html_quickform | 3.2.14 | Yes |
| Application | civicrm | civicrm | ≤ 4.6.37 | Yes |
| Application | civicrm | civicrm | 5.3.0 | Yes |
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