CVE-2007-6479 File upload in n/a

Medium 4.9 Published Updated

Authenticated users can upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via double extensions in Dokeos, leading to remote code execution.

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-2007-6479?

CVE-2007-6479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the "My productions" component for main/auth/profile.php (aka the "My profile" page) in Dokeos 1.8.4 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via a filename with a double extension, which can then be accessed through a URI under main/upload/users/.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6479?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dokeos Dokeos.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6479?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-6479 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6479 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-232r-27pv-pm68.

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