CVE-2023-1728CWE-434

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Fernus LMS

Critical · published April 4, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Unrestricted file uploads can turn your LMS into a playground for attackers! Think of your LMS like a restaurant kitchen. When you allow anyone to bring in their own ingredients without checking, you risk a surprise dish that could ruin dinner — or even the whole restaurant! An attacker could upload a malicious file, potentially executing OS commands or injecting harmful server-side includes. This isn't just a small mess; it could compromise your entire system and expose sensitive data!

Put simply

Think of your LMS like a restaurant kitchen. When you allow anyone to bring in their own ingredients without checking, you risk a surprise dish that could ruin dinner — or even the whole restaurant! This vulnerability allows unauthorized file uploads, leading to OS Command Injection and Server Side Include (SSI) Injection, which means attackers can run commands on the server or include arbitrary content.

What to do

An attacker could upload a malicious file, potentially executing OS commands or injecting harmful server-side includes. This isn't just a small mess; it could compromise your entire system and expose sensitive data! Upgrade your LMS to version 23.04.03 or later immediately to close this loophole. Additionally, implement strict file type restrictions and validate file contents before processing uploads. You've got this! With these steps, you'll boost your security and keep your LMS safe from harm! 🛡️

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
0.01369 · 71.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-04-04T08:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 APR 08:40Z
    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Fernus LMS
    cvelistv5