CVE-2024-46479CWE-434

Venki Supravizio BPM through 18.0.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability

Critical · published January 13, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authenticated attacker can upload a malicious file with just a few clicks! This is a surprisingly sneaky flaw in Venki Supravizio BPM up to version 18.0.1. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner is allowed to bring their own ingredients into the kitchen. If the kitchen staff isn't vigilant, an attacker could slip in something harmful, potentially poisoning every dish served! With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute their own code on the server, leading to absolute chaos! They could steal sensitive information, take control of critical services, or even cripple the entire system. This kind of breach could have devastating consequences for your organization.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner is allowed to bring their own ingredients into the kitchen. If the kitchen staff isn't vigilant, an attacker could slip in something harmful, potentially poisoning every dish served! This arbitrary file upload vulnerability allows authenticated users to upload any file, which can then be executed by the server, leading to remote code execution. It's a serious oversight that could turn a trusted user account into a weapon.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute their own code on the server, leading to absolute chaos! They could steal sensitive information, take control of critical services, or even cripple the entire system. This kind of breach could have devastating consequences for your organization. Immediately upgrade to the patched version of Venki Supravizio BPM (post 18.0.1). Implement strict file type validations and ensure that any uploaded files are stored outside the web root. Regularly review user permissions to minimize the risk of abuse. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll protect your environment from this nasty surprise and keep your security hero status intact! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00842 · 57.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-01-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JAN 00:00Z
    Venki Supravizio BPM through 18.0.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability
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