CVE-2009-1314

body.asp in Web File Explorer 3.1 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via the savefile action with a file parameter…

published April 17, 2009

CVSS
—
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty file parameter in Web File Explorer 3.1 lets attackers save and execute arbitrary files with just the right extension — like giving someone a blank key and trusting they'll only open the right doors! 🔥 Think of it like a café that allows customers to submit their own recipe ideas. If the staff isn't careful, they might end up serving a dangerous dish that was never on the menu! An attacker could potentially create malicious files, leading to unauthorized access and control over the server. This could result in compromised data and a full-blown security breach, turning your server into a rogue agent!

Put simply

Think of it like a café that allows customers to submit their own recipe ideas. If the staff isn't careful, they might end up serving a dangerous dish that was never on the menu! This vulnerability in body.asp allows remote attackers to exploit a flaw in the savefile action, enabling them to use a file parameter to save executable files that could run arbitrary code when accessed.

What to do

An attacker could potentially create malicious files, leading to unauthorized access and control over the server. This could result in compromised data and a full-blown security breach, turning your server into a rogue agent! To safeguard your environment, disable the savefile action or implement rigorous validation checks on file parameters to restrict executable file extensions. Regularly update your software to protect against known vulnerabilities! You've got this! By taking these precautions, you'll shield your system from potential threats. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10149 · 95.6th percentile
Published
2009-04-17T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 APR 00:00Z
    body.asp in Web File Explorer 3.1 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via the savefile action with a file parameter…
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