CVE-2020-11011CWE-434

RCE via file upload in Phproject

Critical · published April 22, 2020

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An upload vulnerability lets users execute arbitrary code in Phproject before version 1.7.8 — a cybercriminal’s dream come true! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel allowing guests to check in without proper ID. They could sneak in and throw a wild party in any room they please, jeopardizing everyone's safety. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, running any code they choose on your server. This means they could access or modify sensitive data, install backdoors, or even take complete control of the system – an absolutely devastating scenario that no one wants!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel allowing guests to check in without proper ID. They could sneak in and throw a wild party in any room they please, jeopardizing everyone's safety. This vulnerability allows users with file upload permissions to execute arbitrary code by uploading crafted files. This could lead to full server compromise since the application does not properly validate or restrict these uploads.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, running any code they choose on your server. This means they could access or modify sensitive data, install backdoors, or even take complete control of the system – an absolutely devastating scenario that no one wants! To secure your system, update Phproject to version 1.7.8 immediately. Additionally, review and restrict file upload permissions to prevent unauthorized access in the future. Always validate file types and contents before processing uploads! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll strengthen your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01870 · 79.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2020-04-22T16:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 APR 16:15Z
    RCE via file upload in Phproject
    cvelistv5