CVE-2019-12971

BKS EBK Ethernet-Buskoppler Pro before 3.01 allows Unrestricted Upload of a File with a Dangerous Type

published July 5, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ It's alarmingly easy to upload a file that shouldn't be there! BKS EBK Ethernet-Buskoppler before version 3.01 lets you slip in dangerous files without breaking a sweat! Think of this vulnerability as a hotel that allows guests to drop off luggage without checking what's inside — a recipe for chaos if someone sneaks in something harmful! 📦💼 As a result, an attacker could potentially upload malicious files that can compromise the server and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This could lead to data breaches or even a complete system takeover! Yikes!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a hotel that allows guests to drop off luggage without checking what's inside — a recipe for chaos if someone sneaks in something harmful! 📦💼 This vulnerability arises from a lack of file type restrictions, enabling unauthorized file uploads that could contain harmful scripts or executables. Essentially, the system fails to vet what gets through the front door!

What to do

As a result, an attacker could potentially upload malicious files that can compromise the server and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This could lead to data breaches or even a complete system takeover! Yikes! Update BKS EBK Ethernet-Buskoppler to version 3.01 or later to plug this security hole. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and ensure your upload inputs are carefully monitored. Don't skip those checks! You’ve got this! With these steps, you can safeguard your system and keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02197 · 82.3th percentile
Published
2019-07-05T19:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JUL 19:39Z
    BKS EBK Ethernet-Buskoppler Pro before 3.01 allows Unrestricted Upload of a File with a Dangerous Type
    cvelistv5