CVE-2023-6723CWE-434

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Repox

Critical · published December 13, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Repbox could let attackers upload anything they desire! Imagine the chaos if a sneaky file slipped in unnoticed! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish without checking the ingredients — one bad recipe could spoil the whole meal, or in this case, compromise the entire system! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, leading to a full system compromise. This could mean total control over the server, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even spreading malware throughout the network — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish without checking the ingredients — one bad recipe could spoil the whole meal, or in this case, compromise the entire system! This vulnerability arises from a lack of proper file type validation in the transformationfileupload function, allowing attackers to bypass restrictions and upload harmful files without detection.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, leading to a full system compromise. This could mean total control over the server, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even spreading malware throughout the network — absolutely devastating! To secure your system, immediately implement strict file type validation controls and limit the types of files that can be uploaded. Also, keep your Repbox installation updated to the latest version to ensure you have all patches applied. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking action now, you can shield your system from potential attacks. Let's keep the internet safe together! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00780 · 55.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-12-13T10:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 10:10Z
    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Repox
    cvelistv5