CVE-2023-53980CWE-434

ProjectSend r1605 Remote Code Execution via File Extension Manipulation

High · published December 22, 2025

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Hold onto your upload buttons! A crafty remote code execution vulnerability lurks in ProjectSend r1605, enabling file uploads with disguised extensions to run arbitrary commands. 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky delivery driver slipping a forbidden package into your office, convincing you it contains harmless paperwork while it's actually full of mischief. Just one manipulated file can wreak havoc on your server! An attacker could upload malicious shell scripts disguised as harmless files, leading to disastrous consequences like unauthorized access to sensitive data, altering server configurations, or even complete server takeover. The potential for chaos is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery driver slipping a forbidden package into your office, convincing you it contains harmless paperwork while it's actually full of mischief. Just one manipulated file can wreak havoc on your server! This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass security checks on file extensions through the upload.process.php endpoint, enabling the execution of arbitrary commands by uploading malicious files masquerading as safe ones.

What to do

An attacker could upload malicious shell scripts disguised as harmless files, leading to disastrous consequences like unauthorized access to sensitive data, altering server configurations, or even complete server takeover. The potential for chaos is absolutely devastating! To protect your system, patch to the latest version of ProjectSend immediately. Additionally, implement strict file validation to ensure only safe file types are accepted, and consider setting up alerts for unexpected file uploads. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your server and become a true security hero! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00946 · 60.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-12-22T21:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 DEC 21:35Z
    ProjectSend r1605 Remote Code Execution via File Extension Manipulation
    cvelistv5