CVE-2020-28871

Remote code execution in Monitorr v1.7.6m in upload.php allows an unauthorized person to execute arbitrary code on the server-side via an insecure file upload

published February 10, 2021

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
86%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unauthorized file upload can lead to remote code execution on your Monitorr server! Talk about a major security hiccup! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of this like a restaurant that lets anyone drop off a mysterious dish in the kitchen without checking its ingredients. If they serve it up without a second thought, who knows what might end up on the menu? An attacker could slip in malicious code, potentially taking over your server and wreaking havoc โ€” think data breaches, unauthorized access, or even deleting vital files. It's a recipe for disaster that could put your entire system at risk!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that lets anyone drop off a mysterious dish in the kitchen without checking its ingredients. If they serve it up without a second thought, who knows what might end up on the menu? This vulnerability arises from the insecure handling of file uploads in Monitorr v1.7.6m's upload.php, allowing unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code on the server-side.

What to do

An attacker could slip in malicious code, potentially taking over your server and wreaking havoc โ€” think data breaches, unauthorized access, or even deleting vital files. It's a recipe for disaster that could put your entire system at risk! To secure your server, restrict file upload permissions, implement proper validation for uploaded files, and upgrade to the latest version of Monitorr if available. Regularly audit your server configurations to avoid such pitfalls in the future! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll turn that security risk into a fortress! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.85901 ยท 99.7th percentile
Published
2021-02-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 00:00Z
    Remote code execution in Monitorr v1.7.6m in upload.php allows an unauthorized person to execute arbitrary code on the server-side via an insecure file upload
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