CVE-2021-32538CWE-434

ARTWARE CMS - Unrestricted Upload of File

Critical · published July 7, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker can upload ANY file, bypassing authentication entirely! This gaping hole in ARTWARE CMS is like a front desk that lets anyone drop off whatever they want without checking IDs - and that can lead to chaos! 🔥 Imagine walking into a hotel where the front desk allows any guest to drop off bags without verifying what’s inside. This vulnerability allows malicious files to slip right in, just like that unchecked luggage, potentially bringing harm into the system. With this vulnerability, an attacker could upload malicious files and execute code on the server, literally taking control of your entire system! This is absolutely devastating; they could steal data, sabotage services, or even pivot deeper into your network. Your hard work could be in serious jeopardy!

Put simply

Imagine walking into a hotel where the front desk allows any guest to drop off bags without verifying what’s inside. This vulnerability allows malicious files to slip right in, just like that unchecked luggage, potentially bringing harm into the system. The ARTWARE CMS image upload function fails to validate the file types being uploaded, allowing unauthorized users to upload arbitrary files. This vulnerability enables remote code execution without any authentication required, creating a critical security risk.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could upload malicious files and execute code on the server, literally taking control of your entire system! This is absolutely devastating; they could steal data, sabotage services, or even pivot deeper into your network. Your hard work could be in serious jeopardy! To safeguard your system, immediately patch ARTWARE CMS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Implement strict validation checks for uploaded files and restrict file types to only those that are necessary. Regularly audit your CMS for security loopholes to stay ahead of attackers. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll reinforce your defenses and put a superhero cape on your security strategy! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02007 · 80.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2021-07-07T14:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUL 14:12Z
    ARTWARE CMS - Unrestricted Upload of File
    cvelistv5