CVE-2023-27757

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /admin/user/uploadImg component of PerfreeBlog v3.1.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted…

published March 15, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An attacker can cleverly exploit a simple file upload to execute arbitrary code with just a crafted JPG! That’s like sneaking a Trojan horse into a party disguised as a harmless gift! 🎁 Think of it as a hotel reception desk that allows guests to check in with any luggage they claim is theirs—if they can sneak in a suspicious bag, they could bring all sorts of trouble inside! If exploited, an attacker could gain control over the server, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering content, or even taking down the entire service. It's a nightmare scenario for administrators and users alike!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel reception desk that allows guests to check in with any luggage they claim is theirs—if they can sneak in a suspicious bag, they could bring all sorts of trouble inside! This vulnerability allows attackers to upload a malicious JPG file through the /admin/user/uploadImg component of PerfreeBlog v3.1.1, which the system then executes as code, bypassing normal security checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain control over the server, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering content, or even taking down the entire service. It's a nightmare scenario for administrators and users alike! Ensure you update to the latest version of PerfreeBlog as soon as possible and review your file upload validations to block unexpected file types. Implement strict checks on uploaded files to prevent arbitrary code execution! You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your system! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00935 · 60.4th percentile
Published
2023-03-15T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 MAR 00:00Z
    An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /admin/user/uploadImg component of PerfreeBlog v3.1.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted…
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