CVE-2023-45197CWE-22CWE-434

Adminer and AdminerEvo vulnerable to directory traversal and file upload

Critical · published June 21, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky file upload exploit lets attackers drop any file they want into Adminer's root directory! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can slip a dish onto the menu without checks — they could serve anything from a delightful dessert to a dish of dread! An attacker could upload a malicious file named ".." right into the Adminer directory and then execute it at will. This could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or worse — a complete compromise of your server!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can slip a dish onto the menu without checks — they could serve anything from a delightful dessert to a dish of dread! This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the file upload plugin of Adminer and AdminerEvo, allowing attackers to exploit it by naming uploads incorrectly, granting them access to sensitive files or scripts.

What to do

An attacker could upload a malicious file named ".." right into the Adminer directory and then execute it at will. This could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or worse — a complete compromise of your server! Immediately upgrade to AdminerEvo version 4.8.3 or later to patch this critical issue. If you’re still using Adminer, consider migrating to a supported alternative, as Adminer is no longer maintained. Secure your environment now! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be reinforcing your defenses like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.2 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/AU:Y
EPSS
0.00663 · 51.1th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'); CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-06-21T14:28Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JUN 14:28Z
    Adminer and AdminerEvo vulnerable to directory traversal and file upload
    cvelistv5