What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16124?

CVE-2019-16124 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 27.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-16124?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-16124. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 27.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-16124?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-16124. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

PHP CVE-2019-16124

CRITICAL

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2019-09-09 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass PHP Youphptube

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 09, 2019 - 02:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

In YouPHPTube 7.4, the file install/checkConfiguration.php has no access control, which leads to everyone being able to edit the configuration file, and insert malicious PHP code.

AnalysisAI

In YouPHPTube 7.4, the file install/checkConfiguration.php has no access control, which leads to everyone being able to edit the configuration file, and insert malicious PHP code. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. In YouPHPTube 7.4, the file install/checkConfiguration.php has no access control, which leads to everyone being able to edit the configuration file, and insert malicious PHP code. Affected products include: Youphptube.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.