CVE-2018-25114

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.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
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

Configurations

No configuration.

History

23 Jul 2025, 14:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-07-23 14:15

Updated : 2025-07-23 14:15

NVD link : CVE-2018-25114

Mitre link : CVE-2018-25114

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-25114

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

CWE-434

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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