FCKEditor 'FileUpload()' Function Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

BID:56735

Info

FCKEditor 'FileUpload()' Function Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 56735
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 29 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 13 2012 08:30PM
Credit: Mostafa Azizi and Soroush Dalili
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

FCKEditor 'FileUpload()' Function Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

FCKEditor is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files. The issue occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to upload arbitrary files to the affected computer; this can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the vulnerable application.

FCKEditor 2.6.8 is vulnerable;other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

FCKEditor 'FileUpload()' Function Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser. A proof-of-concept is available. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

FCKEditor 'FileUpload()' Function Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the reference for more information.

References

FCKEditor 'FileUpload()' Function Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

References:

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