CVE-2023-52044

Studio-42 eLfinder 2.1.62 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) as there is no restriction for uploading files with the .php8 extension

Critical Β· published October 31, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

πŸ”₯ Uploading .php8 files? Sounds harmless, but this vulnerability lets attackers execute remote code on your server with ease! Think of it like a delivery service that allows anyone to drop off gifts without checking the contents β€” you never know what dangerous surprises might arrive at your doorstep! 🎁 An attacker could maliciously upload a .php8 file, leading to full remote code execution β€” they can take control of your server, steal sensitive data, or even wipe everything. This is absolutely devastating, and with a CVSS score of 9.8, it's critical to act swiftly! ⚑

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that allows anyone to drop off gifts without checking the contents β€” you never know what dangerous surprises might arrive at your doorstep! 🎁 This vulnerability in Studio-42 eLfinder version 2.1.62 arises from a failure to restrict uploads of .php8 files, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server after uploading a malicious file.

What to do

An attacker could maliciously upload a .php8 file, leading to full remote code execution β€” they can take control of your server, steal sensitive data, or even wipe everything. This is absolutely devastating, and with a CVSS score of 9.8, it's critical to act swiftly! ⚑ Immediately patch eLfinder to the latest version, restrict file uploads to only safe and necessary file types, and implement strict validation checks. Don’t leave your server vulnerable! You've got this! Take action now, and soon your server will be a fortress! πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 Β· 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
0.00790 Β· 55.8th percentile
Published
2024-10-31T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 00:00Z
    Studio-42 eLfinder 2.1.62 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution (RCE) as there is no restriction for uploading files with the .php8 extension
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