CVE-2023-33404

An Unrestricted Upload vulnerability, due to insufficient validation on UploadControlled.cs file, in BlogEngine.Net version 3.3.8.0 and earlier allows remote…

published June 26, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
26%
Percentile
98.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted upload vulnerability lurks in BlogEngine.Net, allowing attackers to send malicious files with complete freedom! 🔥 This is like a restaurant that lets anyone in the back kitchen without checking their ID — they could mix up any recipe and serve it straight to customers! If exploited, a malicious actor could upload harmful scripts, potentially running arbitrary code on the server. This means they could take over the system, steal data, or even corrupt the entire application. Yikes!

Put simply

This is like a restaurant that lets anyone in the back kitchen without checking their ID — they could mix up any recipe and serve it straight to customers! This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation in the UploadControlled.cs file, permitting unauthorized file uploads. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute remote code without any authentication checks.

What to do

If exploited, a malicious actor could upload harmful scripts, potentially running arbitrary code on the server. This means they could take over the system, steal data, or even corrupt the entire application. Yikes! To shield your site, upgrade BlogEngine.Net to version 3.3.9 or later. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and set proper permissions for upload directories. Regular audits can also help catch similar vulnerabilities! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll keep your site safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.25782 · 98.0th percentile
Published
2023-06-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JUN 00:00Z
    An Unrestricted Upload vulnerability, due to insufficient validation on UploadControlled.cs file, in BlogEngine.Net version 3.3.8.0 and earlier allows remote…
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