Flaxweb Article Manager Avatar Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
BID:33476
Info
Flaxweb Article Manager Avatar Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 33476 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jan 27 2009 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jan 28 2009 08:09PM |
| Credit: | S.W.A.T. |
| Vulnerable: |
Flaxweb Article Manager 1.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Flaxweb Article Manager Avatar Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Flaxweb Article Manager is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files. The issue occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input.
To exploit this issue, an attacker must register and log in to an affected site.
The attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and execute it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible.
Flaxweb Article Manager 1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Flaxweb Article Manager is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files. The issue occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input.
To exploit this issue, an attacker must register and log in to an affected site.
The attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and execute it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible.
Flaxweb Article Manager 1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Flaxweb Article Manager Avatar Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Attackers may exploit this issue with a browser.
Attackers may exploit this issue with a browser.
Solution / Fix
Flaxweb Article Manager Avatar Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
References
Flaxweb Article Manager Avatar Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Article Manager Homepage (Flaxweb)