CVE-2020-24203

Insecure File Permissions and Arbitrary File Upload in the upload pic function in updatesubcategory.php in Projects World Travel Management System v1.0 allows…

published August 27, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An attacker can exploit insecure file permissions to upload any file without authentication — like inviting a stranger into your home to redecorate! 🏚️ Think of this vulnerability like an open invitation to your favorite local cafe. Anyone can walk in and take control of the espresso machine, changing the coffee recipe without anyone checking their credentials! If exploited, this would allow a remote attacker to gain full control over the server, potentially running malicious code and wreaking havoc. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, and even the complete compromise of the system. It's an open door to disaster!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like an open invitation to your favorite local cafe. Anyone can walk in and take control of the espresso machine, changing the coffee recipe without anyone checking their credentials! This vulnerability arises from insecure file permissions in the 'upload pic' function of Projects World Travel Management System v1.0, enabling remote unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute code.

What to do

If exploited, this would allow a remote attacker to gain full control over the server, potentially running malicious code and wreaking havoc. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, and even the complete compromise of the system. It's an open door to disaster! To mitigate this, restrict file permissions only to authorized users, implement server-side validation of uploaded files, and ensure that the application properly sanitizes input. Additionally, consider upgrading to a more secure version of the software if available. You've got this! With a few tweaks, you'll lock down your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03738 · 89.8th percentile
Published
2020-08-27T17:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 AUG 17:20Z
    Insecure File Permissions and Arbitrary File Upload in the upload pic function in updatesubcategory.php in Projects World Travel Management System v1.0 allows…
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