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.
5972 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-QPJH-5V68-GC8G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:47 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:47In Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate MIME type checks allowed low-privilege users to upload swf files even if they were explicitly forbidden.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-7989"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-04-25T18:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.6.5 (fixed in 3.7.0), inadequate MIME type checks allowed low-privilege users to upload swf files even if they were explicitly forbidden.",
"id": "GHSA-qpjh-5v68-gc8g",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:47:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:47:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7989"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/689-20170407-core-acl-violations"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98029"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QPWX-F5JX-QHF4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:20Arbitrary file upload in Service import feature in ServiceTonic Helpdesk software version < 9.0.35937 allows a malicious user to execute JSP code by uploading a zip that extracts files in relative paths.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-28023"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-08T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Arbitrary file upload in Service import feature in ServiceTonic Helpdesk software version \u003c 9.0.35937 allows a malicious user to execute JSP code by uploading a zip that extracts files in relative paths.",
"id": "GHSA-qpwx-f5jx-qhf4",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:20:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:20:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28023"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.servicetonic.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.srlabs.de/bites/chaining-three-zero-day-exploits-in-itsm-software-servicetonic-for-remote-code-execution"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-QPX6-P48H-5CR8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-13 21:31 – Updated: 2025-11-14 18:31A vulnerability was found in Alaga Home Security WiFi Camera 3K (model S-CW2503C-H) with hardware version V03 and firmware version 1.4.2, which allows physical attackers to execute commands as root via script file with a specific name on a SD card.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-55810"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-13T20:15:51Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in Alaga Home Security WiFi Camera 3K (model S-CW2503C-H) with hardware version V03 and firmware version 1.4.2, which allows physical attackers to execute commands as root via script file with a specific name on a SD card.",
"id": "GHSA-qpx6-p48h-5cr8",
"modified": "2025-11-14T18:31:34Z",
"published": "2025-11-13T21:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55810"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.alagaai.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mgm-sp.com/privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-alaga-home-security-wifi-camera"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QQ55-XGGH-HMXG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-19 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-19 18:31The Slider Future plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'slider_future_handle_image_upload' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-1405"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-19T07:17:43Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Slider Future plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the \u0027slider_future_handle_image_upload\u0027 function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site\u0027s server which may make remote code execution possible.",
"id": "GHSA-qq55-xggh-hmxg",
"modified": "2026-02-19T18:31:50Z",
"published": "2026-02-19T18:31:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1405"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/slider-future/tags/1.0.5/slider-future.php#L177"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/34b52ca2-c05f-49b7-846f-a67136d7d379?source=cve"
}
],
"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-QQ9R-5MV8-W3PX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:37Jaws through 1.8.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via crafted use of UploadTheme to upload a theme ZIP archive containing a .php file that is able to execute OS commands. NOTE: this is unrelated to the JAWS (aka Job Access With Speech) product.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-35657"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-23T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Jaws through 1.8.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via crafted use of UploadTheme to upload a theme ZIP archive containing a .php file that is able to execute OS commands. NOTE: this is unrelated to the JAWS (aka Job Access With Speech) product.",
"id": "GHSA-qq9r-5mv8-w3px",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:37:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:37:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-35657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jaws-project/jaws"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/xNoBody12/jaws-rce-via-theme"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-QQHQ-9WVX-3F6C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-29 12:31 – Updated: 2025-08-29 12:31The Booster for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'add_files_to_order' function in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files with double extensions on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This is only exploitable on select instances where the configuration will execute the first extension present.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-13342"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-29T11:15:30Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Booster for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the \u0027add_files_to_order\u0027 function in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files with double extensions on the affected site\u0027s server which may make remote code execution possible. This is only exploitable on select instances where the configuration will execute the first extension present.",
"id": "GHSA-qqhq-9wvx-3f6c",
"modified": "2025-08-29T12:31:12Z",
"published": "2025-08-29T12:31:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-13342"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-jetpack/tags/7.2.4/includes/class-wcj-checkout-files-upload.php#L452"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3262569"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5ac8a125-121c-4392-846e-625726043972?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-QQJ4-453Q-5665
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-12 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:01The One Click Demo Import WordPress plugin before 3.1.0 does not validate the imported file, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-1008"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-11T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The One Click Demo Import WordPress plugin before 3.1.0 does not validate the imported file, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files (such as PHP) even when FILE_MODS and FILE_EDIT are disallowed",
"id": "GHSA-qqj4-453q-5665",
"modified": "2022-04-16T00:01:09Z",
"published": "2022-04-12T00:00:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1008"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2695999"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0c2e2b4d-49eb-4fd9-b9f0-3feae80c1082"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QQJF-6446-HP94
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-02 06:30 – Updated: 2024-10-02 06:30The WP Hotel Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the update_review() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-7855"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-02T05:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The WP Hotel Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the update_review() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site\u0027s server which may make remote code execution possible.",
"id": "GHSA-qqjf-6446-hp94",
"modified": "2024-10-02T06:30:26Z",
"published": "2024-10-02T06:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7855"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-hotel-booking/trunk/includes/class-wphb-comments.php#L150"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3157905%40wp-hotel-booking\u0026new=3157905%40wp-hotel-booking\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/784593ec-b635-4f59-9afb-ab506f786d21?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-QQWC-7HXC-6GHP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-25 03:30 – Updated: 2024-09-25 03:30File Upload vulnerability in CS-Cart MultiVendor 4.16.1 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via the image upload feature when customizing a shop.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-26686"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-25T01:15:33Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "File Upload vulnerability in CS-Cart MultiVendor 4.16.1 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via the image upload feature when customizing a shop.",
"id": "GHSA-qqwc-7hxc-6ghp",
"modified": "2024-09-25T03:30:35Z",
"published": "2024-09-25T03:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26686"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cybrops-io/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2023-26686%20-%20File%20Upload%20vulnerability%20in%20product%20image%20of%20CS-Cart%20MultiVendor%204.16.1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cs-cart.com/multivendor.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-QQX8-C7MJ-52MH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-12 09:30 – Updated: 2025-07-12 09:30The BeeTeam368 Extensions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the handle_submit_upload_file() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-6423"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-12T08:15:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The BeeTeam368 Extensions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the handle_submit_upload_file() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher to upload arbitrary files on the affected site\u0027s server which may make remote code execution possible.",
"id": "GHSA-qqx8-c7mj-52mh",
"modified": "2025-07-12T09:30:30Z",
"published": "2025-07-12T09:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6423"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/vidmov-video-wordpress-theme/35542187#item-description__change-log"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/96170b82-6ed9-4a52-8592-944163cdd3cf?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"
}
]
}
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.