CVE-2022-2128CWE-434

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in polonel/trudesk

Critical · published June 20, 2022

CVSS v3.0
9.6
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability lurks in the polonel/trudesk GitHub repository prior to version 1.2.4! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel allowing anyone to check in without verifying their ID — a recipe for chaos! Anyone could upload malicious files, turning your system into a playground for attackers. If exploited, an attacker could upload harmful files and execute arbitrary code on your server, wreaking absolute havoc! This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, and even total system compromise. The consequences are devastating, especially with such a high CVSS score of 9.6!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel allowing anyone to check in without verifying their ID — a recipe for chaos! Anyone could upload malicious files, turning your system into a playground for attackers. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to upload files of any type, including executable scripts. Without proper validation, it's like leaving the door wide open for intruders to walk right in and cause trouble.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could upload harmful files and execute arbitrary code on your server, wreaking absolute havoc! This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, and even total system compromise. The consequences are devastating, especially with such a high CVSS score of 9.6! Immediately update your version of trudesk to at least 1.2.4 to patch this critical vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and ensure that only the necessary file types are allowed. This will significantly reduce your risk! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be on your way to securing your environment in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02852 · 86.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2022-06-20T16:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUN 16:45Z
    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in polonel/trudesk
    cvelistv5