Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
HybridAuth deployments may allow unauthenticated attackers to take control of the server if the installer script remains publicly reachable. The issue can also overwrite configuration and break the application. Public exploit references exist, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any internet-facing legacy HybridAuth deployment. The business risk is server compromise plus application outage. Prioritize inventory, removal of installer exposure, and vendor-guided upgrade planning before routine backlog work.
Technical view
The bundle describes unauthenticated RCE in HybridAuth 2.0.9 through 2.2.2 via install.php writing unsanitized input into config.php. When config.php is later loaded, injected PHP executes. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.3. The affected metadata is incomplete because it lists only 2.0.9 despite the description naming a wider range.
Likely exposure
Internet-facing PHP applications using old HybridAuth 2.x and leaving install.php accessible are the main concern. Exposure is more likely in legacy deployments, copied vendor directories, abandoned applications, or systems where installation files were never removed after setup.
Exploitation context
KEV is false in the provided bundle, so active exploitation is not established here. However, Exploit-DB entries, a Metasploit module, and third-party advisory references indicate public exploit knowledge exists. Exploitation reportedly overwrites configuration, which may cause visible application failure.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports critical unauthenticated RCE with public exploit references, but active exploitation is not proven by KEV or the supplied sources. Version scope needs validation because the narrative says 2.0.9 through 2.2.2 while structured affected data only lists 2.0.9.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory applications using HybridAuth 2.0.9 through 2.2.2 or nearby legacy 2.x versions.
- Disable or remove publicly accessible install.php from deployed HybridAuth paths.
- Check vendor guidance for fixed versions; no specific fixed release is named in the bundle.
- Restore config.php from trusted backups if unexpected changes are found.
- Restrict public access to administrative or installer paths at the web server layer.
Validation and detection
- Search deployed web roots for HybridAuth and install.php exposure.
- Confirm HybridAuth versions against the bundle’s 2.0.9 through 2.2.2 description.
- Review config.php for unauthorized PHP content or unexpected configuration replacement.
- Inspect web logs for unauthenticated requests to HybridAuth install.php.
- Test only for file presence and version exposure; avoid exploit execution.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-306: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2014-125116 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34390CVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34273CVE reference · exploit
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/hybridauth_install_php_exec.rbCVE reference · exploit
- https://vulners.com/metasploit/MSF:EXPLOIT-UNIX-WEBAPP-HYBRIDAUTH_INSTALL_PHP_EXEC-CVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://hybridauth.github.io/CVE reference · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/hybridauth-unauth-rce-via-config-injectionCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Missing Authentication for Critical Function represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.