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.
5995 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-JFRX-G95W-9254
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-05 03:30 – Updated: 2025-05-05 03:30A vulnerability has been found in newbee-mall 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Upload of the file ltd/newbee/mall/controller/common/UploadController.java. The manipulation of the argument File leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product does not use versioning. This is why information about affected and unaffected releases are unavailable.
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"CVE-2025-4259"
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"CWE-284",
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-05T03:15:23Z",
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"details": "A vulnerability has been found in newbee-mall 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function Upload of the file ltd/newbee/mall/controller/common/UploadController.java. The manipulation of the argument File leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product does not use versioning. This is why information about affected and unaffected releases are unavailable.",
"id": "GHSA-jfrx-g95w-9254",
"modified": "2025-05-05T03:30:21Z",
"published": "2025-05-05T03:30:21Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4259"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/yaklang/IRifyScanResult/blob/main/newbee-mall/arbitrary-file-upload-in-uploadController.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.307363"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.307363"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.562865"
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"severity": [
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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-JFVQ-34G4-7876
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-21 03:30 – Updated: 2023-07-21 03:30A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Chengdu Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring and Warning System 2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /Service/FileHandler.ashx. The manipulation of the argument userFile leads to unrestricted upload. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-235072. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"CVE-2023-3804"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-21T01:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Chengdu Flash Flood Disaster Monitoring and Warning System 2.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /Service/FileHandler.ashx. The manipulation of the argument userFile leads to unrestricted upload. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-235072. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-jfvq-34g4-7876",
"modified": "2023-07-21T03:30:25Z",
"published": "2023-07-21T03:30:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3804"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/yueying638/cve/blob/main/upload.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.235072"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.235072"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JFX9-VG7R-6W3Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:44 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:44A Vulnerability exists on Admin Console where an attacker can upload files to the Admin Console server, and potentially execute them. This impacts NetIQ Access Manager versions 4.3 and 4.4 as well as the Administrative console.
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"CVE-2018-1342"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-01-26T02:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A Vulnerability exists on Admin Console where an attacker can upload files to the Admin Console server, and potentially execute them. This impacts NetIQ Access Manager versions 4.3 and 4.4 as well as the Administrative console.",
"id": "GHSA-jfx9-vg7r-6w3q",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:44:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:44:56Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1342"
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"url": "https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7022444"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-JG3X-W8JJ-W5VW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-13 06:32 – Updated: 2025-10-13 06:32A vulnerability was detected in ProjectsAndPrograms School Management System up to 6b6fae5426044f89c08d0dd101c7fa71f9042a59. Affected is an unknown function of the file /assets/changeSllyabus.php. The manipulation of the argument File results in unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. This product operates on a rolling release basis, ensuring continuous delivery. Consequently, there are no version details for either affected or updated releases.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-11658"
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"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-13T04:15:47Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was detected in ProjectsAndPrograms School Management System up to 6b6fae5426044f89c08d0dd101c7fa71f9042a59. Affected is an unknown function of the file /assets/changeSllyabus.php. The manipulation of the argument File results in unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. This product operates on a rolling release basis, ensuring continuous delivery. Consequently, there are no version details for either affected or updated releases.",
"id": "GHSA-jg3x-w8jj-w5vw",
"modified": "2025-10-13T06:32:36Z",
"published": "2025-10-13T06:32:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11658"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/qqy-123/cve/issues/3"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.328075"
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{
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.328075"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.665605"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-JG6C-5J96-QF7X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-28 09:30 – Updated: 2024-08-28 09:30The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'af2_add_font' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-28T07:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the \u0027af2_add_font\u0027 function in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.3.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site\u0027s server which may make remote code execution possible.",
"id": "GHSA-jg6c-5j96-qf7x",
"modified": "2024-08-28T09:30:34Z",
"published": "2024-08-28T09:30:34Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6311"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/funnelforms-free/tags/3.7.3.2/admin/menu_ajax_functions/formularbuilder_fonts.php#L47"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/funnelforms-free/tags/3.7.4.1/admin/menu_ajax_functions/formularbuilder_fonts.php?rev=3141470#L50"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cbd42fc4-ab4a-4053-b765-18272eacd2bc?source=cve"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-JG83-5M8F-C99H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-20 00:31 – Updated: 2025-11-20 00:31A flaw has been found in Campcodes Retro Basketball Shoes Online Store 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /admin/admin_product.php. Executing manipulation of the argument product_image can lead to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-13423"
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"CWE-284",
"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-20T00:15:50Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A flaw has been found in Campcodes Retro Basketball Shoes Online Store 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /admin/admin_product.php. Executing manipulation of the argument product_image can lead to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-jg83-5m8f-c99h",
"modified": "2025-11-20T00:31:21Z",
"published": "2025-11-20T00:31:21Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13423"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Abxery/cveee/issues/6"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.332945"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.332945"
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{
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.696051"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.campcodes.com"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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"
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]
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GHSA-JGM2-J5PR-PPH9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-27 06:30 – Updated: 2025-10-27 06:30A vulnerability was detected in Bdtask Flight Booking Software up to 3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file /b2c/package-information of the component Package Information Module. The manipulation results in unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"CVE-2025-12223"
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"CWE-284",
"CWE-434"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-27T05:15:38Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was detected in Bdtask Flight Booking Software up to 3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file /b2c/package-information of the component Package Information Module. The manipulation results in unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-jgm2-j5pr-pph9",
"modified": "2025-10-27T06:30:28Z",
"published": "2025-10-27T06:30:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12223"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/4m3rr0r/PoCVulDb/blob/main/CVE-2025-12223.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.329893"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.329893"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.673436"
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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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"type": "CVSS_V4"
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GHSA-JGQR-HF4V-QM4Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:20 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:48Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices suffers from an Unrestricted file upload vulnerability: 'network_ssl_upload.php' allows remote authenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via a filename with a .php extension, which is then accessed via a direct request to the file in the upload/ directory. To authenticate for this attack, one can obtain web-interface credentials in cleartext by leveraging the existing Local File Read Vulnerability referenced as CVE-2015-8279, which allows remote attackers to read the web-interface credentials via a request for the cslog_export.php?path=/root/php_modules/lighttpd/sbin/userpw URI.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-16524"
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"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-11-06T08:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Web Viewer 1.0.0.193 on Samsung SRN-1670D devices suffers from an Unrestricted file upload vulnerability: \u0027network_ssl_upload.php\u0027 allows remote authenticated attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via a filename with a .php extension, which is then accessed via a direct request to the file in the upload/ directory. To authenticate for this attack, one can obtain web-interface credentials in cleartext by leveraging the existing Local File Read Vulnerability referenced as CVE-2015-8279, which allows remote attackers to read the web-interface credentials via a request for the cslog_export.php?path=/root/php_modules/lighttpd/sbin/userpw URI.",
"id": "GHSA-jgqr-hf4v-qm4q",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:48:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:20:22Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16524"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/realistic-security/CVE-2017-16524"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43138"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
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GHSA-JGX4-QXW5-G434
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper parameter validation. By creating an unspecified servlet request with specially crafted input parameters, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load a malicious .dll with elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 192155.
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 7.1 and 8.1could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper parameter validation. By creating an unspecified servlet request with specially crafted input parameters, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load a malicious .dll with elevated privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 192155.",
"id": "GHSA-jgx4-qxw5-g434",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:14Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:14Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4955"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192155"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6404966"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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GHSA-JH2F-6JMR-QXF8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-31 21:31 – Updated: 2024-11-01 18:31Studio-42 eLfinder 2.1.62 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) as there is no restriction for uploading files with the .php8 extension.
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"CVE-2023-52044"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-31T19:15:12Z",
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"details": "Studio-42 eLfinder 2.1.62 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) as there is no restriction for uploading files with the .php8 extension.",
"id": "GHSA-jh2f-6jmr-qxf8",
"modified": "2024-11-01T18:31:32Z",
"published": "2024-10-31T21:31:45Z",
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{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52044"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/issues/3615"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
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.