Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Yii2 Gii by Yii Framework
CVE-2020-36655

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Yiiframework

Status
Gii
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 January 2023

What is CVE-2020-36655?

The Yii2 Gii tool prior to version 2.2.2 contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code. This is achieved through the manipulation of the messageCategory field within the Generator.php file, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the application’s environment. Developers are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://lab.wallarm.com/yii2-gii-remote-code-execution/
https://github.com/yiisoft/yii2-gii/issues/433

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-36655 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Yii2 Gii by Yii Framework