CVE-2007-4913 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published 17 Sep 2007 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary script files disguised as images, potentially leading to code execution on the server.

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-2007-4913?

CVE-2007-4913 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Sep 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ips_kernel/class_upload.php in Invision Power Board (IPB or IP.Board) 2.3.1 up to 20070912 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary script files with crafted image filenames to uploads/, where they are saved with a .txt extension and are not executable. NOTE: there are limited usage scenarios under which this would be a vulnerability, but it is being tracked by CVE since the vendor has stated it is security-relevant.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4913?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Invision Power Services Invision Power Board.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4913?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4913 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-4913 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4913 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r9w9-725f-gccq.