CVE-2020-18704

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Django-Widgy v0.8.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the 'image' widget in the…

published August 16, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability lurks in Django-Widgy v0.8.4, meaning attackers could send any file type they want through the image widget! ⚡ Think of it like a bakery that lets customers drop off any kind of cake, including those filled with something dangerous — if nobody checks the ingredients, that could lead to absolute chaos! This flaw could allow remote attackers to sneak in malicious code, potentially leading to complete control over the affected system. Just imagine the havoc they could wreak with the right backdoor in place!

Put simply

Think of it like a bakery that lets customers drop off any kind of cake, including those filled with something dangerous — if nobody checks the ingredients, that could lead to absolute chaos! Essentially, this vulnerability allows uploads of files with harmful types due to a lack of proper validation in the 'Change Widgy Page' component, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

What to do

This flaw could allow remote attackers to sneak in malicious code, potentially leading to complete control over the affected system. Just imagine the havoc they could wreak with the right backdoor in place! To protect your application, it's crucial to upgrade to a version of Django-Widgy that includes a fix for this issue. Additionally, ensure to implement strict file type checks and sanitation for any uploaded files moving forward. You've got this! Following these steps will help fortify your app against potential threats! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02890 · 86.8th percentile
Published
2021-08-16T17:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 AUG 17:56Z
    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Django-Widgy v0.8.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the 'image' widget in the…
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