Content Component 'cont' Parameter Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
BID:57063
Info
Content Component 'cont' Parameter Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 57063 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Dec 26 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Dec 26 2012 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Agd_Scorp |
| Vulnerable: |
Joomla Content 0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Content Component 'cont' Parameter Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
The Content component for Joomla is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the web server process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible.
The Content component for Joomla is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the web server process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible.
Exploit / POC
Content Component 'cont' Parameter Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit this issue with a browser.
Attackers can exploit this issue with a browser.
Solution / Fix
Content Component 'cont' Parameter Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or 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 are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].