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.
6008 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-FXFJ-7524-FG7P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-08 21:30 – Updated: 2025-03-05 15:30SmartBear Zephyr Enterprise through 7.15.0 allows unauthenticated users to upload large files, which could exhaust the local drive space, causing a denial of service condition.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-22890"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-08T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SmartBear Zephyr Enterprise through 7.15.0 allows unauthenticated users to upload large files, which could exhaust the local drive space, causing a denial of service condition.",
"id": "GHSA-fxfj-7524-fg7p",
"modified": "2025-03-05T15:30:48Z",
"published": "2023-03-08T21:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22890"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://smartbear.com/security/cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FXJG-WRWJ-M45J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-28 09:31 – Updated: 2026-05-28 09:31The GutenBee – Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 2.20.1 via the gutenbee_file_and_ext_json function. This is due to a flawed strpos() substring check that only verifies whether the filename contains the string '.json' rather than confirming the filename ends with a .json extension, allowing double-extension filenames like shell.json.php to bypass validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-9227"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T08:16:37Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The GutenBee \u2013 Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 2.20.1 via the gutenbee_file_and_ext_json function. This is due to a flawed strpos() substring check that only verifies whether the filename contains the string \u0027.json\u0027 rather than confirming the filename ends with a .json extension, allowing double-extension filenames like shell.json.php to bypass validation. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to upload files that may be executable, which makes remote code execution possible.",
"id": "GHSA-fxjg-wrwj-m45j",
"modified": "2026-05-28T09:31:19Z",
"published": "2026-05-28T09:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9227"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cssigniter/gutenbee/commit/bde934cdecf67a4de1d6548cc1fc6c59bc6690e5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gutenbee/tags/2.20.0/gutenbee.php#L570"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gutenbee/tags/2.20.0/gutenbee.php#L571"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gutenbee/tags/2.20.0/gutenbee.php#L579"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gutenbee/tags/2.20.1/gutenbee.php#L570"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gutenbee/tags/2.20.1/gutenbee.php#L571"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gutenbee/tags/2.20.1/gutenbee.php#L579"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3543574%40gutenbee\u0026new=3543574%40gutenbee\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2d20e8c9-975d-4e8c-8bea-50935853c7d4?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FXJR-WP58-M6X4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-04 15:30 – Updated: 2023-04-10 21:30File Upload vulnerability found in Monitorr v.1.7.6 allows a remote attacker t oexecute arbitrary code via a crafted file upload to the assets/php/upload.php endpoint.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-26775"
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"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-04T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "File Upload vulnerability found in Monitorr v.1.7.6 allows a remote attacker t oexecute arbitrary code via a crafted file upload to the assets/php/upload.php endpoint.",
"id": "GHSA-fxjr-wp58-m6x4",
"modified": "2023-04-10T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2023-04-04T15:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26775"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Monitorr"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Monitorr/Monitorr"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Monitorr/Monitorr/blob/3ebfd915bfb02aae2ded08c5e4ba6b1bea3009f2/assets/php/upload.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://twitter.com/retrymp3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171705/Monitorr-1.7.6-Cross-Site-Scripting.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FXPM-W54F-X564
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-08 12:30 – Updated: 2025-03-08 12:30The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the add_product_input_fields_to_order_item_meta() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.1. This may make it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Please note that by default the plugin is only vulnerable to a double extension file upload attack, unless an administrators leaves the accepted file extensions field blank which can make .php file uploads possible.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-13359"
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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": "2025-03-08T10:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the add_product_input_fields_to_order_item_meta() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.1. This may make it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site\u0027s server which may make remote code execution possible. Please note that by default the plugin is only vulnerable to a double extension file upload attack, unless an administrators leaves the accepted file extensions field blank which can make .php file uploads possible.",
"id": "GHSA-fxpm-w54f-x564",
"modified": "2025-03-08T12:30:30Z",
"published": "2025-03-08T12:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-13359"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/product-input-fields-for-woocommerce/tags/-1.8.2/includes/class-alg-wc-pif-main.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3234567%40product-input-fields-for-woocommerce\u0026new=3234567%40product-input-fields-for-woocommerce\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
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"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3250201%40product-input-fields-for-woocommerce\u0026new=3250201%40product-input-fields-for-woocommerce\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a9c08f2e-bffd-40a6-89f3-559cb34f4395?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FXQQ-3W9F-87XC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35Process Integration Monitoring of SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA, versions - 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows an attacker to upload any file (including script files) without proper file format validation, leading to Unrestricted File Upload.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-26826"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-09T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Process Integration Monitoring of SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA, versions - 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows an attacker to upload any file (including script files) without proper file format validation, leading to Unrestricted File Upload.",
"id": "GHSA-fxqq-3w9f-87xc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-26826"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2974330"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=564757079"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G22P-W64F-M87V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:25 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:25Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the ProfileController::actionUploadPhoto method in protected/controllers/ProfileController.php in X2Engine X2CRM before 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-2664"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-10-17T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the ProfileController::actionUploadPhoto method in protected/controllers/ProfileController.php in X2Engine X2CRM before 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.",
"id": "GHSA-g22p-w64f-m87v",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:25:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:25:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2664"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92169"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com//secunia_research/2014-4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://karmainsecurity.com/KIS-2014-04"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/57315"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66506/discuss"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G22V-HQHX-3CHC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-03 00:00 – Updated: 2026-07-05 00:31Extensis Portfolio v4.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated unrestricted file upload vulnerability via the component AdminFileTransferServlet.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-24253"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-01T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Extensis Portfolio v4.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated unrestricted file upload vulnerability via the component AdminFileTransferServlet.",
"id": "GHSA-g22v-hqhx-3chc",
"modified": "2026-07-05T00:31:25Z",
"published": "2022-03-03T00:00:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24253"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.whiteoaksecurity.com/blog/extensis-portfolio-vulnerability-disclosure"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://extensis.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://portfolio.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G237-Q563-MGQX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 19:24 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:29A security vulnerability was discovered in the Eaton Foreseer EPMS software. Foreseer EPMS connects an operation’s vast array of devices to assist in the reduction of energy consumption and avoid unplanned downtime caused by the failures of critical systems. A threat actor may upload arbitrary files using the file upload feature. This vulnerability is present in versions 4.x, 5.x, 6.x & 7.0 to 7.5. A new version (v7.6) containing the remediation has been made available by Eaton and a mitigation has been provided for the affected versions that are currently supported. Customers are advised to update the software to the latest version (v7.6). Foreseer EPMS versions 4.x, 5.x, 6.x are no longer supported by Eaton. Please refer to the End-of-Support notification https://www.eaton.com/in/en-us/catalog/services/foreseer/foreseer-legacy.html .
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-33859"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-28T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A security vulnerability was discovered in the Eaton Foreseer EPMS software. Foreseer EPMS connects an operation\u2019s vast array of devices to assist in the reduction of energy consumption and avoid unplanned downtime caused by the failures of critical systems. A threat actor may upload arbitrary files using the file upload feature. This vulnerability is present in versions 4.x, 5.x, 6.x \u0026 7.0 to 7.5. A new version (v7.6) containing the remediation has been made available by Eaton and a mitigation has been provided for the affected versions that are currently supported. Customers are advised to update the software to the latest version (v7.6). Foreseer EPMS versions 4.x, 5.x, 6.x are no longer supported by Eaton. Please refer to the End-of-Support notification https://www.eaton.com/in/en-us/catalog/services/foreseer/foreseer-legacy.html .",
"id": "GHSA-g237-q563-mgqx",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:29:58Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T19:24:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-33859"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-notifications.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G23X-7C6X-9F5M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:49 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:07Chamilo LMS 1.11.8 and 2.x allows remote code execution through an lp_upload.php unauthenticated file upload feature. It extracts a ZIP archive before checking its content, and once it has been extracted, does not check files in a recursive way. This means that by putting a .php file in a folder and then this folder in a ZIP archive, the server will accept this file without any checks. Because one can access this file from the website, it is remote code execution. This is related to a scorm imsmanifest.xml file, the import_package function, and extraction in $courseSysDir.$newDir.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-13082"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-06-30T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Chamilo LMS 1.11.8 and 2.x allows remote code execution through an lp_upload.php unauthenticated file upload feature. It extracts a ZIP archive before checking its content, and once it has been extracted, does not check files in a recursive way. This means that by putting a .php file in a folder and then this folder in a ZIP archive, the server will accept this file without any checks. Because one can access this file from the website, it is remote code execution. This is related to a scorm imsmanifest.xml file, the import_package function, and extraction in $courseSysDir.$newDir.",
"id": "GHSA-g23x-7c6x-9f5m",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:07:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:49:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13082"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://0xecute.com/?p=32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.chamilo.org/projects/1/wiki/Security_issues"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G24Q-75C5-6R57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-03 18:30 – Updated: 2024-03-03 18:30A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Online Mobile Management Store 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /classes/Users.php. The manipulation of the argument img leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-255501 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-2148"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-03T17:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Online Mobile Management Store 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /classes/Users.php. The manipulation of the argument img leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-255501 was assigned to this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-g24q-75c5-6r57",
"modified": "2024-03-03T18:30:47Z",
"published": "2024-03-03T18:30:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2148"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vanitashtml/CVE-Dumps/blob/main/RCE%20via%20Arbitrary%20File%20Upload%20in%20Mobile%20Management%20Store.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.255501"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.255501"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"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.