CVE-2014-4912

An Arbitrary File Upload issue was discovered in Frog CMS 0.9.5 due to lack of extension validation

published March 22, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An Arbitrary File Upload flaw in Frog CMS 0.9.5 could allow anyone to sneak in any file they please! ๐ŸŽญ Think of it like having a party where guests can bring whatever they want without checking the invitations โ€“ you might end up with some uninvited surprises! ๐ŸŽ‰ This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload malicious files to your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking control of the system. Although not currently exploited, the implications could be absolutely devastating if someone decides to test the waters.

Put simply

Think of it like having a party where guests can bring whatever they want without checking the invitations โ€“ you might end up with some uninvited surprises! ๐ŸŽ‰ The issue arises because the system fails to properly validate file extensions during upload, meaning an attacker can bypass normal controls and upload harmful files instead.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload malicious files to your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or even taking control of the system. Although not currently exploited, the implications could be absolutely devastating if someone decides to test the waters. To mitigate this risk, update to a more secure version of Frog CMS that addresses this vulnerability. In addition, implement strict file validation rules to ensure only allowed file types are uploaded. โš ๏ธ You've got this! By following these steps, you'll keep your site safe and secure! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08061 ยท 94.8th percentile
Published
2018-03-22T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAR 04:00Z
    An Arbitrary File Upload issue was discovered in Frog CMS 0.9.5 due to lack of extension validation
    cvelistv5