CVE-2005-2885 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass file extension checks to upload malicious files and execute arbitrary commands on MD-Pro installations.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-2885?

CVE-2005-2885 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Sep 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Downloads page in MAXdev MD-Pro 1.0.73, and possibly earlier versions, uses an incomplete blacklist to check for dangerous file extensions, which could allow remote attackers to bypass file extension checks and execute arbitrary commands by uploading a file with a different extension, as demonstrated using .inc files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2885?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Maxdev Md-Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2885?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2885 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-2885 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2885 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q9jr-59gg-37j9.

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