CVE-2024-51548CWE-434

Dangerous File Upload

High Β· published December 5, 2024

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A dangerous file upload vulnerability lets attackers introduce malicious scripts into your system. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant allowing patrons to submit their own recipes without any checks β€” one sneaky chef can serve up a dish that poisons the entire dining experience! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to upload harmful scripts that can compromise your entire system, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. This is not just a small headache; it could lead to a complete kitchen disaster where your sensitive data is at risk! πŸ”₯

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing patrons to submit their own recipes without any checks β€” one sneaky chef can serve up a dish that poisons the entire dining experience! 🍽️ This vulnerability in ABB ASPECT, NEXUS, and MATRIX Series products allows for file upload without proper validation, enabling the execution of malicious scripts on the server.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to upload harmful scripts that can compromise your entire system, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. This is not just a small headache; it could lead to a complete kitchen disaster where your sensitive data is at risk! πŸ”₯ To protect your systems, update immediately to the latest patched version of ABB ASPECT, NEXUS, and MATRIX. Implement strict file validation protocols to ensure only safe file types are accepted. Regularly audit your file upload functionalities for security loopholes. You've got this! By following these steps, you're putting on your security cape and keeping your systems safe! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 Β· HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
EPSS
0.00588 Β· 47.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 Β· Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-12-05T12:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 12:52Z
    Dangerous File Upload
    cvelistv5