CVE-2016-10082 describes a critical file inclusion and potential code execution vulnerability in Serendipity through version 2.0.5. During a first-time installation, the software fails to properly sanitize the dbType POST parameter, allowing an attacker to inject malicious code into an include() call. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), indicating it can be exploited remotely with low complexity and no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:s9y:serendipity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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