CVE-2005-2781 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Sep 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a malicious file with a .php extension to the avatar upload feature.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-2781?

CVE-2005-2781 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Sep 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Avatar upload feature in FUD Forum before 2.7.0 does not properly verify uploaded files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a file with a .php extension that contains image data followed by PHP code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2781?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ilia Alshanetsky Fudforum.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2781?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2005-2781 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2781 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-1063-1, GHSA-m2hw-cx9w-5jj2.