CWE-434
AllowedUnrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
6009 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-95RF-PGCG-8HVX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 19:57 – Updated: 2024-04-03 23:59views/upload.php in the ProJoom Smart Flash Header (NovaSFH) component 3.0.2 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via a crafted (1) dest parameter and (2) arbitrary extension in the Filename parameter.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-1214"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-11-13T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "views/upload.php in the ProJoom Smart Flash Header (NovaSFH) component 3.0.2 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via a crafted (1) dest parameter and (2) arbitrary extension in the Filename parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-95rf-pgcg-8hvx",
"modified": "2024-04-03T23:59:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T19:57:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1214"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91020"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.portcullis-security.com/security-research-and-downloads/security-advisories/cve-2014-1214"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-95V3-2XXF-G2HG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-30 18:30 – Updated: 2024-10-31 21:31An Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability exists in Sage 1000 v7.0.0, which allows authorized users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious files, such as HTML, scripts, or other executable content, that may be executed on the server, leading to further system compromise.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-48646"
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"CWE-434"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-30T18:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability exists in Sage 1000 v7.0.0, which allows authorized users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious files, such as HTML, scripts, or other executable content, that may be executed on the server, leading to further system compromise.",
"id": "GHSA-95v3-2xxf-g2hg",
"modified": "2024-10-31T21:31:45Z",
"published": "2024-10-30T18:30:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48646"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/hx381/Sage-1000-v7.0.0-Exploit/blob/main/README.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-95WF-PPR8-FPF4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-15 00:30 – Updated: 2025-03-13 18:31There is a PHP file inclusion vulnerability in the template configuration of eyoucms v1.6.4, allowing attackers to execute code or system commands through a carefully crafted malicious payload.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-42286"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-14T22:15:22Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "There is a PHP file inclusion vulnerability in the template configuration of eyoucms v1.6.4, allowing attackers to execute code or system commands through a carefully crafted malicious payload.",
"id": "GHSA-95wf-ppr8-fpf4",
"modified": "2025-03-13T18:31:51Z",
"published": "2024-03-15T00:30:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42286"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Nacl122/CVEReport/blob/main/CVE-2023-42286/CVE-2023-42286.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-95X2-G4PG-JCFF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-03 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-11 00:00elitecms 1.0.1 is vulnerable to Arbitrary code execution via admin/manage_uploads.php.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-30808"
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"CWE-434"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-02T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "elitecms 1.0.1 is vulnerable to Arbitrary code execution via admin/manage_uploads.php.",
"id": "GHSA-95x2-g4pg-jcff",
"modified": "2022-06-11T00:00:32Z",
"published": "2022-06-03T00:01:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30808"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/k0xx11/bug_report/blob/main/elitecms-1.01/RCE-1.md"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-963M-HGV5-33VG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-23 15:31 – Updated: 2025-05-23 15:31A vulnerability was found in zongzhige ShopXO 6.5.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function Upload of the file app/admin/controller/Payment.php of the component ZIP File Handler. The manipulation of the argument params leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-5108"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-23T13:15:45Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in zongzhige ShopXO 6.5.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function Upload of the file app/admin/controller/Payment.php of the component ZIP File Handler. The manipulation of the argument params leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-963m-hgv5-33vg",
"modified": "2025-05-23T15:31:16Z",
"published": "2025-05-23T15:31:16Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5108"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/147536951/Qiany1/blob/main/shopxo6.5.pdf"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310085"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.310085"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.569827"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-965G-R5X6-G5Q2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-26 00:30 – Updated: 2024-01-26 00:30An arbitrary firmware upload vulnerability exists in the Motorola MR2600. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve code execution on the device. Authentication is required, however can be bypassed.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-23630"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-26T00:15:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An arbitrary firmware upload vulnerability exists in the Motorola \nMR2600. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve code \nexecution on the device. Authentication is required, however can be \nbypassed.",
"id": "GHSA-965g-r5x6-g5q2",
"modified": "2024-01-26T00:30:30Z",
"published": "2024-01-26T00:30:30Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23630"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.exodusintel.com/2024/01/25/motorola-mr2600-arbitrary-firmware-upload-vulnerability"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-96C2-H667-9FXP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-21 19:09 – Updated: 2025-07-22 15:34A vulnerability was discovered in the marshmallow-packages/nova-tiptap Laravel Nova package that allows unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to any Laravel disk configured in the application.
The vulnerability is due to: • Missing authentication middleware (Nova and Nova.Auth) on the /nova-tiptap/api/file upload endpoint • Lack of validation on uploaded files (no MIME/type or extension restrictions) • Ability for an attacker to choose the disk parameter dynamically
This means an attacker can craft a custom form and send a POST request to /nova-tiptap/api/file, supplying a valid CSRF token, and upload executable or malicious files (e.g., .php, binaries) to public disks such as local, public, or s3. If a publicly accessible storage path is used (e.g. S3 with public access, or Laravel’s public disk), the attacker may gain the ability to execute or distribute arbitrary files — amounting to a potential Remote Code Execution (RCE) vector in some environments.
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-07-21T19:09:21Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-21T17:15:37Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was discovered in the marshmallow-packages/nova-tiptap Laravel Nova package that allows unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to any Laravel disk configured in the application.\n\nThe vulnerability is due to:\n\t\u2022\tMissing authentication middleware (Nova and Nova.Auth) on the /nova-tiptap/api/file upload endpoint\n\t\u2022\tLack of validation on uploaded files (no MIME/type or extension restrictions)\n\t\u2022\tAbility for an attacker to choose the disk parameter dynamically\n\nThis means an attacker can craft a custom form and send a POST request to /nova-tiptap/api/file, supplying a valid CSRF token, and upload executable or malicious files (e.g., .php, binaries) to public disks such as local, public, or s3. If a publicly accessible storage path is used (e.g. S3 with public access, or Laravel\u2019s public disk), the attacker may gain the ability to execute or distribute arbitrary files \u2014 amounting to a potential Remote Code Execution (RCE) vector in some environments.",
"id": "GHSA-96c2-h667-9fxp",
"modified": "2025-07-22T15:34:51Z",
"published": "2025-07-21T19:09:21Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/marshmallow-packages/nova-tiptap/security/advisories/GHSA-96c2-h667-9fxp"
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54082"
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"url": "https://github.com/marshmallow-packages/nova-tiptap/commit/fed42d2f8ebb9e3c74f1ee262c9db33567030756"
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"url": "https://github.com/marshmallow-packages/nova-tiptap"
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"score": "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",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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],
"summary": "nova-tiptap has Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability"
}
GHSA-96FM-M888-VHW2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-30 12:30 – Updated: 2025-11-26 15:34Due to client-controlled permission check parameter, PAD CMS's file upload functionality allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload files of any type and extension without restriction, which can then be executed leading to Remote Code Execution. This issue affects all 3 templates: www, bip and ww+bip.
This product is End-Of-Life and producent will not publish patches for this vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-7063"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-30T11:37:43Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Due to client-controlled permission check parameter, PAD CMS\u0027s file upload functionality allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload files of any type and extension without restriction, which can then be executed leading to Remote Code Execution. This issue affects all 3 templates: www, bip and ww+bip.\n\nThis product is End-Of-Life and producent will not publish patches for this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-96fm-m888-vhw2",
"modified": "2025-11-26T15:34:09Z",
"published": "2025-09-30T12:30:52Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-7063"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.pl/posts/2025/09/CVE-2025-7063"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
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}
GHSA-96HH-8HX5-CPW7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-05 14:55 – Updated: 2025-05-05 22:03Impact
This advisory affects authenticated administrators with sites that have the media.clean_vectors configuration enabled. This configuration will sanitize SVG files uploaded using the media manager. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to bypass this protection by uploading it with a permitted extension (for example, .jpg or .png) and later modifying it to the .svg extension.
This vulnerability assumes a trusted user will attack another trusted user and cannot be actively exploited without access to the administration panel and interaction from the other user.
Patches
This issue has been patched in v3.7.5.
References
Credits to: - Cyber-Wo0dy
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at hello@octobercms.com
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"aliases": [
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-05-05T14:55:41Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-05T17:18:44Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "### Impact\n\nThis advisory affects authenticated administrators with sites that have the `media.clean_vectors` configuration enabled. This configuration will sanitize SVG files uploaded using the media manager. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to bypass this protection by uploading it with a permitted extension (for example, .jpg or .png) and later modifying it to the .svg extension.\n\nThis vulnerability assumes a trusted user will attack another trusted user and cannot be actively exploited without access to the administration panel and interaction from the other user.\n\n### Patches\n\nThis issue has been patched in v3.7.5.\n\n### References\n\nCredits to:\n- [Cyber-Wo0dy](https://github.com/Cyber-Wo0dy)\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Email us at [hello@octobercms.com](mailto:hello@octobercms.com)",
"id": "GHSA-96hh-8hx5-cpw7",
"modified": "2025-05-05T22:03:57Z",
"published": "2025-05-05T14:55:41Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-96hh-8hx5-cpw7"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51991"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october"
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"summary": "October CMS Allows Unprotected SVG Rename in Media Manager"
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GHSA-96J7-X3FH-M5X2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-14 18:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WebTechGlobal Easy CSV Importer BETA allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Easy CSV Importer BETA: from n/a through 7.0.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-52372"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-14T18:15:21Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WebTechGlobal Easy CSV Importer BETA allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Easy CSV Importer BETA: from n/a through 7.0.0.",
"id": "GHSA-96j7-x3fh-m5x2",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:24Z",
"published": "2024-11-14T18:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-52372"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/easy-csv-importer/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-csv-importer-plugin-7-0-0-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/easy-csv-importer/wordpress-easy-csv-importer-plugin-7-0-0-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
Generate a new, unique filename for an uploaded file instead of using the user-supplied filename, so that no external input is used at all.[REF-422] [REF-423]
Mitigation MIT-21
Strategy: Enforcement by Conversion
When the set of acceptable objects, such as filenames or URLs, is limited or known, create a mapping from a set of fixed input values (such as numeric IDs) to the actual filenames or URLs, and reject all other inputs.
Mitigation
Consider storing the uploaded files outside of the web document root entirely. Then, use other mechanisms to deliver the files dynamically. [REF-423]
Mitigation MIT-5
Strategy: Input Validation
- Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
- When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue."
- Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, denylists can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
- For example, limiting filenames to alphanumeric characters can help to restrict the introduction of unintended file extensions.
Mitigation
Define a very limited set of allowable extensions and only generate filenames that end in these extensions. Consider the possibility of XSS (CWE-79) before allowing .html or .htm file types.
Mitigation
Strategy: Input Validation
Ensure that only one extension is used in the filename. Some web servers, including some versions of Apache, may process files based on inner extensions so that "filename.php.gif" is fed to the PHP interpreter.[REF-422] [REF-423]
Mitigation
When running on a web server that supports case-insensitive filenames, perform case-insensitive evaluations of the extensions that are provided.
Mitigation MIT-15
For any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server.
Mitigation
Do not rely exclusively on sanity checks of file contents to ensure that the file is of the expected type and size. It may be possible for an attacker to hide code in some file segments that will still be executed by the server. For example, GIF images may contain a free-form comments field.
Mitigation
Do not rely exclusively on the MIME content type or filename attribute when determining how to render a file. Validating the MIME content type and ensuring that it matches the extension is only a partial solution.
Mitigation MIT-17
Strategy: Environment Hardening
Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks [REF-76]. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment. For example, database applications rarely need to run as the database administrator, especially in day-to-day operations.
Mitigation MIT-22
Strategy: Sandbox or Jail
- Run the code in a "jail" or similar sandbox environment that enforces strict boundaries between the process and the operating system. This may effectively restrict which files can be accessed in a particular directory or which commands can be executed by the software.
- OS-level examples include the Unix chroot jail, AppArmor, and SELinux. In general, managed code may provide some protection. For example, java.io.FilePermission in the Java SecurityManager allows the software to specify restrictions on file operations.
- This may not be a feasible solution, and it only limits the impact to the operating system; the rest of the application may still be subject to compromise.
- Be careful to avoid CWE-243 and other weaknesses related to jails.
CAPEC-1: Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs
In applications, particularly web applications, access to functionality is mitigated by an authorization framework. This framework maps Access Control Lists (ACLs) to elements of the application's functionality; particularly URL's for web apps. In the case that the administrator failed to specify an ACL for a particular element, an attacker may be able to access it with impunity. An attacker with the ability to access functionality not properly constrained by ACLs can obtain sensitive information and possibly compromise the entire application. Such an attacker can access resources that must be available only to users at a higher privilege level, can access management sections of the application, or can run queries for data that they otherwise not supposed to.