CVE-2024-48760

An issue in GestioIP v3.5.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file upload function

Critical · published January 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
46%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single malicious file upload can open the floodgates! In GestioIP v3.5.7, attackers can exploit the file upload function to take over your server. 🔥 It's like a delivery person sneaking in a package with a bomb instead of the new office supplies — unexpected and completely disastrous! This vulnerability lets attackers overwrite crucial files and execute their own commands as if they were part of your team. If an attacker successfully uploads a malicious file, they could gain full control over your server, leading to data theft, service disruption, or even worse — a complete takeover of your network! This is a critical vulnerability that must be dealt with swiftly to avoid catastrophic consequences.

Put simply

It's like a delivery person sneaking in a package with a bomb instead of the new office supplies — unexpected and completely disastrous! This vulnerability lets attackers overwrite crucial files and execute their own commands as if they were part of your team. In GestioIP v3.5.7, the upload function fails to validate files properly, allowing a remote attacker to upload a crafted 'perlcmd.cgi' file. This file can overwrite the original 'upload.cgi', giving attackers the capability to execute arbitrary code on the server.

What to do

If an attacker successfully uploads a malicious file, they could gain full control over your server, leading to data theft, service disruption, or even worse — a complete takeover of your network! This is a critical vulnerability that must be dealt with swiftly to avoid catastrophic consequences. Immediately patch to the latest version of GestioIP to fix this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file validation to ensure only safe file types are accepted and disable any unnecessary functions that could be exploited. You've got this! With a little diligence, you'll have your system secured 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
0.46057 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2025-01-14T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JAN 00:00Z
    An issue in GestioIP v3.5.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file upload function
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