Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Kaltura Media Server
CVE-2016-15044

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Kaltura

Status
Video Platform
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 July 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-15044?

A vulnerability has been identified in Kaltura Media Server where improper handling of serialized user data in the keditorservices module can allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code. By sending a specially crafted serialized PHP object through the kdata GET parameter to the redirectWidgetCmd endpoint, the attacker can exploit this weakness, gaining control over the web server process. This poses a significant security risk, emphasizing the importance of updating to the latest versions to mitigate potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

Video Platform * < 11.1.0-2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-15044 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2016-15044 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2016-15044 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39563
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40404
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Security-Assessment.com
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CVE-2016-15044 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Kaltura Media Server