CVE-2024-4825CWE-434

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability on Cockpit CMS from Agentejo

Critical · published May 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple POST request is all it takes to upload any file to Agentejo Cockpit CMS v0.5.5! This vulnerability could let attackers compromise your entire server infrastructure. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to deliver food without checking what’s in the boxes. If an attacker can drop in a harmful dish disguised as something delicious, the whole kitchen is at risk! With this vulnerability, an attacker could easily upload malicious files to the server, potentially gaining access to sensitive data, executing harmful scripts, or even taking complete control over your system. The stakes are incredibly high, and the consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to deliver food without checking what’s in the boxes. If an attacker can drop in a harmful dish disguised as something delicious, the whole kitchen is at risk! This arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Agentejo Cockpit CMS enables attackers to bypass file validation mechanisms in the '/media/api' parameter, allowing them to upload any file they choose via a POST request.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could easily upload malicious files to the server, potentially gaining access to sensitive data, executing harmful scripts, or even taking complete control over your system. The stakes are incredibly high, and the consequences could be absolutely devastating! Immediately update Agentejo Cockpit CMS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Implement strict file validation and type-checking to ensure only acceptable file types can be uploaded. Regularly review server configurations and access controls to minimize risks. You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · 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
0.00719 · 53.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-05-13T11:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 11:23Z
    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability on Cockpit CMS from Agentejo
    cvelistv5