CVE-2021-42675

Kreado Kreasfero 1.5 does not properly sanitize uploaded files to the media directory

published June 14, 2022

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty file upload is all it takes here! The Kreado Kreasfero 1.5 allows malicious PHP files to slink in unnoticed โ€” think of it as a sneaky pizza delivery guy slipping in an extra topping you never ordered! ๐Ÿ• Imagine a restaurant that allows customers to add items to the menu without checking what they are. If the chef isn't careful, someone could add a 5-alarm chili that sets the kitchen ablaze! Here, the Kreado Kreasfero is that restaurant, letting unchecked files slide right into your media directory. With remote code execution on the table, attackers could gain control over your server. This could lead to devastating consequences like data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even total server takeover. Talk about a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant that allows customers to add items to the menu without checking what they are. If the chef isn't careful, someone could add a 5-alarm chili that sets the kitchen ablaze! Here, the Kreado Kreasfero is that restaurant, letting unchecked files slide right into your media directory. This vulnerability arises because Kreado Kreasfero 1.5 fails to properly sanitize uploaded files, allowing users to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.

What to do

With remote code execution on the table, attackers could gain control over your server. This could lead to devastating consequences like data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even total server takeover. Talk about a recipe for disaster! To mitigate this threat, implement strict file type validation and sanitization on uploads. Always ensure that only allowed file types can be uploaded and consider restricting executable file uploads. Check for updates or patches from Kreado Kreasfero to address this flaw. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your application. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02379 ยท 83.8th percentile
Published
2022-06-14T16:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JUN 16:29Z
    Kreado Kreasfero 1.5 does not properly sanitize uploaded files to the media directory
    cvelistv5