CVE-2018-25114

23.07.2025, 14:15

A remote code execution vulnerability exists within osCommerce Online Merchant version 2.3.4.1 due to insecure default configuration and missing authentication in the installer workflow. By default, the /install/ directory remains accessible after installation. An unauthenticated attacker can invoke install_4.php, submit crafted POST data, and inject arbitrary PHP code into the configure.php file. When the application later includes this file, the injected payload is executed, resulting in full server-side compromise.

Code Injection

Provider	Type	Base Score	Vector
NIST	NIST	UNKNOWN	---
VulnCheck	CNA	---	---
CISA-ADP	ADP	---	---

Awaiting analysis

This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.

Base Score

CVSS 3.x

EPSS Score

Percentile: 65%

Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/oscommerce_installer_unauth_code_exec.rb

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44374

https://www.oscommerce.com/

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/oscommerce-installer-unauth-config-file-injection-php-code-execution