CVE-2020-19113

Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Online Book Store v1.0 in admin_add.php, which may lead to remote code execution

published May 5, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An arbitrary file upload flaw lurking in Online Book Store v1.0 could let an attacker sneak in and execute malicious code! Think of it like a library allowing anyone to drop off any book without checking its contents โ€” you could end up with a dangerous manual tucked between the bestsellers! ๐Ÿ“š This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload any file, which could lead to remote code execution. In the wrong hands, this means they could potentially take control of your server and wreak havoc. Absolutely devastating for any website relying on this system!

Put simply

Think of it like a library allowing anyone to drop off any book without checking its contents โ€” you could end up with a dangerous manual tucked between the bestsellers! ๐Ÿ“š The flaw exists in the admin_add.php script, where insufficient validation on uploaded files lets an attacker bypass security measures. This permits malicious scripts to be executed on the server, compromising its integrity.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload any file, which could lead to remote code execution. In the wrong hands, this means they could potentially take control of your server and wreak havoc. Absolutely devastating for any website relying on this system! To secure your system, immediately restrict file upload types in the admin_add.php script and implement thorough validation checks. Consider upgrading to a patched version if available. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! With these steps, you'll be well on your way to reinforcing your defenses! ๐Ÿ’ช

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03008 ยท 87.3th percentile
Published
2021-05-05T21:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAY 21:55Z
    Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Online Book Store v1.0 in admin_add.php, which may lead to remote code execution
    cvelistv5