Joomla Simple File Upload 'index.php' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	51214
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2011-5148
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 30 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 19 2015 07:35AM
Credit:	gmda
Vulnerable:	Joomla Simple File Upload 1.3
Not Vulnerable:

Joomla Simple File Upload 'index.php' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Simple File Upload is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because the application fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input.

Exploiting this issue will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application.

Simple File Upload 1.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Joomla Simple File Upload 'index.php' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.

The following example is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/51214.php

Joomla Simple File Upload 'index.php' Remote Code Execution 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].

Joomla Simple File Upload 'index.php' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Simple File Upload Homepage (Joomla)