CVE-2011-4908

TinyBrowser plugin for Joomla!

published February 12, 2020

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
56%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple upload form is the gateway to chaos! The TinyBrowser plugin for Joomla! allows attackers to upload any file, creating a potential playground for mischief. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish without checking the ingredients. If someone sneaks in a suspicious meal, it could lead to some seriously unwanted surprises in the kitchen. An attacker could exploit this to upload malicious files, potentially taking control of the server or compromising sensitive data. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total server takeover — definitely not a situation you want to find yourself in!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish without checking the ingredients. If someone sneaks in a suspicious meal, it could lead to some seriously unwanted surprises in the kitchen. This vulnerability in the TinyBrowser plugin allows for arbitrary file uploads via the upload.php script, which lacks proper validation checks to restrict uploaded content.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to upload malicious files, potentially taking control of the server or compromising sensitive data. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total server takeover — definitely not a situation you want to find yourself in! To mitigate this risk, update the TinyBrowser plugin to version 1.5.13 or later, where this issue is resolved. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and permission settings for uploaded files to enhance overall security. You’ve got the power to lock this down! Follow these steps, and you’ll be well on your way to securing your Joomla! site. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.55769 · 99.0th percentile
Published
2020-02-12T21:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 FEB 21:17Z
    TinyBrowser plugin for Joomla!
    cvelistv5