CVE-2024-0916CWE-434

Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in UvDesk Community

Critical · published April 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple file upload is all an attacker needs to execute code on your UvDesk Community installation! 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant allowing customers to send in their own ingredients without any checks. If the kitchen accepts a box of mystery items, who knows what they might cook up—good or disastrous! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code they choose on your server, potentially leading to complete takeover of your system. They could read sensitive data, compromise user accounts, or even bring your entire service to a halt!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant allowing customers to send in their own ingredients without any checks. If the kitchen accepts a box of mystery items, who knows what they might cook up—good or disastrous! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to upload files, which can contain malicious code. Once uploaded, the server executes the code, allowing attackers to gain control remotely.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run any code they choose on your server, potentially leading to complete takeover of your system. They could read sensitive data, compromise user accounts, or even bring your entire service to a halt! Immediate action is required! Upgrade your UvDesk Community to version 1.1.4 or later to patch this exploit. Additionally, implement stringent file validation checks to ensure only safe file types are permitted. 🛡️ You've got this! Act fast, and you’ll keep your system secure. 🦸✨

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
0.00999 · 62.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-04-25T23:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 APR 23:02Z
    Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in UvDesk Community
    cvelistv5