CVE-2023-33386

MarsCTF 1.2.1 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the interface for uploading attachments in the background

Critical · published June 5, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in MarsCTF 1.2.1 could allow an attacker to upload malicious files with ease! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to submit their own recipes without checking the ingredients — an unverified dish could lead to chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could gain complete control over the server by uploading a malicious file. This could result in data breaches, server compromise, or even turning the system into a platform for further attacks. The potential damage is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to submit their own recipes without checking the ingredients — an unverified dish could lead to chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability allows users to upload any file type without proper validation, meaning an attacker can exploit this flaw to potentially execute arbitrary code on the server.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete control over the server by uploading a malicious file. This could result in data breaches, server compromise, or even turning the system into a platform for further attacks. The potential damage is absolutely devastating! Update MarsCTF to version 1.2.2 immediately, which includes a patch for this critical vulnerability. Implement stricter file validation routines to ensure only safe file types are accepted. Regularly audit your file upload processes to prevent similar issues. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

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
0.01007 · 62.7th percentile
Published
2023-06-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JUN 00:00Z
    MarsCTF 1.2.1 has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the interface for uploading attachments in the background
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