CVE-2005-4423 File upload in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can upload executable PHP files to achieve remote code execution in PHPFM file manager.

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-2005-4423?

CVE-2005-4423 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in PHPFM before 0.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension to an accessible directory, as demonstrated using a file with a .php extension, aka "upload phpshell."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4423?

How do I fix CVE-2005-4423?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4423 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2005-4423 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4423 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vjq-3gv6-2pf3.

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