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CVE-2025-48827: RCE in vBulletin Forums
Plateforme
php
Composant
vbulletin
Corrigé dans
6.0.4
CVE-2025-48827 is a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability discovered in vBulletin forums versions 5.0.0 through 5.7.5 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.3. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running these versions when using PHP 8.1 or later. A fix is available in version 6.0.4, and exploitation has been observed in the wild.
Impact et Scénarios d'Attaquetraduction en cours…
This vulnerability poses a severe risk to vBulletin installations. An attacker can leverage the /api.php?method=protectedMethod pattern to bypass authentication and directly execute commands on the server. Successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, including data exfiltration, malware deployment, and denial of service. The unauthenticated nature of the exploit significantly broadens the attack surface, making it accessible to a wide range of threat actors. Given the popularity of vBulletin, a successful attack could impact numerous organizations and communities.
Contexte d'Exploitationtraduction en cours…
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed in May 2025. While specific threat actor attribution is not publicly available, the active exploitation underscores the urgency of patching. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation and the widespread use of vBulletin make it a high-priority target. The vulnerability was published on 2025-05-27. No KEV or EPSS score is currently available.
Renseignement sur les Menaces
Statut de l'Exploit
EPSS
69.39% (percentile 99%)
CISA SSVC
Vecteur CVSS
Que signifient ces métriques?
- Attack Vector
- Réseau — exploitable à distance via internet. Aucun accès physique ou local requis.
- Attack Complexity
- Faible — aucune condition spéciale requise. Exploitable de manière fiable.
- Privileges Required
- Aucun — sans authentification. Aucune identifiant requis pour exploiter.
- User Interaction
- Aucune — attaque automatique et silencieuse. La victime ne fait rien.
- Scope
- Modifié — l'attaque peut pivoter au-delà du composant vulnérable.
- Confidentiality
- Élevé — perte totale de confidentialité. L'attaquant peut lire toutes les données.
- Integrity
- Élevé — l'attaquant peut écrire, modifier ou supprimer toutes les données.
- Availability
- Élevé — panne complète ou épuisement des ressources. Déni de service total.
Logiciel Affecté
Classification de Faiblesse (CWE)
Chronologie
- Réservé
- Publiée
- EPSS mis à jour
Mitigation et Contournementstraduction en cours…
The primary mitigation is to immediately upgrade vBulletin to version 6.0.4 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider implementing temporary workarounds. These may include restricting access to the /api.php endpoint via a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or proxy server, specifically blocking requests with the method=protectedMethod parameter. Review and harden PHP configuration, ensuring proper access controls and disabling unnecessary features. Monitor vBulletin logs for suspicious activity, particularly requests to the /api.php endpoint.
Comment corrigertraduction en cours…
Actualice vBulletin a una versión posterior a 6.0.3. Si no es posible actualizar inmediatamente, considere deshabilitar temporalmente las funcionalidades API o implementar reglas de firewall para restringir el acceso a los endpoints API vulnerables hasta que se pueda realizar la actualización. Consulte el sitio web de vBulletin para obtener las últimas actualizaciones y parches de seguridad.
Questions fréquentestraduction en cours…
What is CVE-2025-48827 — RCE in vBulletin Forums?
CVE-2025-48827 is a critical Remote Code Execution vulnerability affecting vBulletin forums versions 5.0.0–6.0.3 running PHP 8.1+. It allows unauthenticated users to execute code on the server via the /api.php endpoint.
Am I affected by CVE-2025-48827 in vBulletin Forums?
You are affected if you are running vBulletin versions 5.0.0 through 5.7.5 or 6.0.0 through 6.0.3 and are using PHP 8.1 or later. Check your version immediately.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48827 in vBulletin Forums?
Upgrade vBulletin to version 6.0.4 or later. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the /api.php endpoint using a WAF or proxy server.
Is CVE-2025-48827 being actively exploited?
Yes, CVE-2025-48827 is actively being exploited in the wild, making immediate patching essential.
Where can I find the official vBulletin advisory for CVE-2025-48827?
Refer to the official vBulletin security advisory for CVE-2025-48827 on the vBulletin website (check their security announcements section).
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