CVE-2012-3811

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ImageUpload.ashx in the Wallboard application in Avaya IP Office Customer Call Reporter 7.0 before 7.0.5.8 Q1 2012…

published July 3, 2012

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
63%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unrestricted file upload vulnerability is hiding in the Wallboard application! An attacker could upload a rogue file and run it directly, just like slipping a dangerous package into a delivery stack without anyone checking. 📦 Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any food delivery without verifying what’s inside. If no one checks the order, a malicious delivery could lead to a disastrous meal — or in this case, a server compromise! If exploited, an attacker could upload malicious code and execute it on the server, potentially gaining full control over the application. This could lead to data theft, service disruption, or even further attacks within the network, depending on what the malicious code does. It's a recipe for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accepts any food delivery without verifying what’s inside. If no one checks the order, a malicious delivery could lead to a disastrous meal — or in this case, a server compromise! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload executable files via the ImageUpload.ashx endpoint without proper validation, thus enabling arbitrary code execution on affected systems. The issue is present in versions prior to 7.0.5.8 and 8.0.9.13 of the Avaya IP Office Customer Call Reporter.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could upload malicious code and execute it on the server, potentially gaining full control over the application. This could lead to data theft, service disruption, or even further attacks within the network, depending on what the malicious code does. It's a recipe for chaos! To secure your environment, immediately update Wallboard to versions 7.0.5.8 or 8.0.9.13 or later to close this loophole. Additionally, consider implementing file type validation to restrict uploads to only safe file formats. Regularly review your security policies regarding file uploads to strengthen protection against similar vulnerabilities. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll keep your system safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.62876 · 99.2th percentile
Published
2012-07-03T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUL 19:00Z
    Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ImageUpload.ashx in the Wallboard application in Avaya IP Office Customer Call Reporter 7.0 before 7.0.5.8 Q1 2012…
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