CVE-2024-42563

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in ERP commit 44bd04 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted HTML file

Critical ยท published August 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in ERP commit 44bd04 lets attackers upload malicious HTML files that can execute code! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it as a sneaky restaurant employee slipping a dangerous recipe into the kitchen's cookbook โ€” it could lead to a disastrous dish that no one asked for! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, running any command they desire. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate information, or even bring your entire system down โ€” the implications are absolutely devastating! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky restaurant employee slipping a dangerous recipe into the kitchen's cookbook โ€” it could lead to a disastrous dish that no one asked for! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability allows attackers to upload crafted HTML files without adequate validation, enabling remote code execution when these files are processed by the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, running any command they desire. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate information, or even bring your entire system down โ€” the implications are absolutely devastating! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Immediately patch your ERP system to the latest version that addresses this issue. Review your file upload mechanisms to ensure only safe file types are accepted, and implement strict validation checks. You've got this! With prompt action, you can secure your systems and keep the bad guys at bay. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 ยท 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
0.00826 ยท 57.0th percentile
Published
2024-08-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 AUG 00:00Z
    An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in ERP commit 44bd04 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted HTML file
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