CVE-2022-44276

In Responsive Filemanager < 9.12.0, an attacker can bypass upload restrictions resulting in RCE

published June 28, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty bypass in Responsive Filemanager lets attackers upload malicious files without breaking a sweat! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a restaurant with a poorly designed menu: if the staff ignore the dietary restrictions, an unsuspecting diner could end up with a dish that contains allergens. It’s a simple mistake that can lead to serious consequences! If exploited, an attacker can execute remote code on the server, opening the door to a whirlwind of chaos. They could control the server, access sensitive data, or even disrupt services entirely, creating an absolute disaster for the organization!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant with a poorly designed menu: if the staff ignore the dietary restrictions, an unsuspecting diner could end up with a dish that contains allergens. It’s a simple mistake that can lead to serious consequences! In Responsive Filemanager versions prior to 9.12.0, improper upload restrictions allow an attacker to bypass file type checks, enabling remote code execution (RCE) through malicious files.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker can execute remote code on the server, opening the door to a whirlwind of chaos. They could control the server, access sensitive data, or even disrupt services entirely, creating an absolute disaster for the organization! To mitigate this, upgrade to Responsive Filemanager version 9.12.0 or later immediately. Additionally, review your file upload settings and implement more stringent validation checks to ensure only safe file types are uploaded. You've got this! With these steps, you can lock down your file uploads and protect your server. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02302 · 83.2th percentile
Published
2023-06-28T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JUN 00:00Z
    In Responsive Filemanager < 9.12.0, an attacker can bypass upload restrictions resulting in RCE
    cvelistv5