CVE-2018-21024

licenseUpload.php in Centreon Web before 2.8.27 allows attackers to upload arbitrary files via a POST request

published October 8, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unguarded entrance allows for arbitrary file uploads! Just one POST request to licenseUpload.php in Centreon Web before 2.8.27 opens the door for attackers. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that allows guests to check-in without verifying their identity. Once inside, they could slip any sort of package into the secure areas, potentially causing chaos! An attacker could upload malicious files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even a complete server compromise. This could expose sensitive data or disrupt operations, turning a simple oversight into a nightmare for your security team.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that allows guests to check-in without verifying their identity. Once inside, they could slip any sort of package into the secure areas, potentially causing chaos! This vulnerability arises from the lack of proper file validation in licenseUpload.php, allowing attackers to upload any file they choose without restrictions.

What to do

An attacker could upload malicious files, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even a complete server compromise. This could expose sensitive data or disrupt operations, turning a simple oversight into a nightmare for your security team. Update Centreon Web to version 2.8.27 or later to close this upload vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and authorization checks on upload endpoints to reduce risks in the future. You've got this! By patching and tightening up those file upload checks, you'll be reinforcing your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02234 · 82.5th percentile
Published
2019-10-08T14:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 OCT 14:32Z
    licenseUpload.php in Centreon Web before 2.8.27 allows attackers to upload arbitrary files via a POST request
    cvelistv5