CVE-2012-5190

Prizm Content Connect 5.1 has an Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

published January 21, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Prizm Content Connect 5.1 lets sneaky uploads slip under the radar! ๐ŸŽ‰ Think of this like a pop-up shop that lets anyone drop off any items without checking them โ€” a recipe for chaos if unsavory characters decide to leave behind something dangerous! With this flaw, an attacker could upload malicious files, leading to potential server-side code execution or data breaches. This could result in a situation where sensitive data is exposed or even where the server gets hijacked entirely!

Put simply

Think of this like a pop-up shop that lets anyone drop off any items without checking them โ€” a recipe for chaos if unsavory characters decide to leave behind something dangerous! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to upload arbitrary files to the server, which could then be executed, compromising the integrity and security of the system.

What to do

With this flaw, an attacker could upload malicious files, leading to potential server-side code execution or data breaches. This could result in a situation where sensitive data is exposed or even where the server gets hijacked entirely! To mitigate this risk, ensure you update to the latest version of Prizm Content Connect, implement strict file type validation, and consider a thorough security review of uploaded content. Don't forget to restrict file permissions to minimize the impact of any potential uploads! You've got this! Following these steps will keep your system safe and sound. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04650 ยท 91.6th percentile
Published
2020-01-21T15:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JAN 15:21Z
    Prizm Content Connect 5.1 has an Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
    cvelistv5