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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: WeGIA v3.6.5- uses `extract()` on `$_REQUEST` unsafely. π₯ **Consequences**: Attackers overwrite local variables, bypassing auth checks entirely. Total system compromise possible.
Q2Root Cause? (CWE/Flaw)
π‘οΈ **CWE-288**: Authentication Bypass. π **Flaw**: Insecure use of `extract()` function on the `$_REQUEST` superglobal variable. No validation before variable injection.
π **Privileges**: Full Authentication Bypass. π΅οΈ **Action**: Overwrite local variables to impersonate users. π **Impact**: High (CVSS 9.8). Complete access to sensitive data and system control.
π **Public Exp**: No PoC code provided in data. π **Status**: Advisory confirmed via GitHub (GHSA-g7r9-hxc8-8vh7). Wild exploitation likely due to low complexity.
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
π **Check**: Scan for WeGIA instances. π **Verify**: Check version number < 3.6.5. π§ͺ **Test**: Look for `extract($_REQUEST)` patterns in PHP source code. β οΈ **Risk**: High if unpatched.
Q8Is it fixed officially? (Patch/Mitigation)
π οΈ **Fix**: Upgrade to **WeGIA 3.6.5** or later. π₯ **Source**: Official GitHub Advisory (LabRedesCefetRJ/WeGIA). β **Status**: Patch available.
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
π§ **Workaround**: If upgrading impossible, disable `extract()` usage on `$_REQUEST`. π **Mitigate**: Implement strict input validation and variable whitelisting. π« **Block**: Restrict network access to the service.
Q10Is it urgent? (Priority Suggestion)
π₯ **Urgency**: CRITICAL. π **Priority**: P1. π¨ **Reason**: CVSS 9.8, Remote, No Auth, Auth Bypass. Immediate patching required to prevent total takeover.