CVE-2009-4818 File upload in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading files with double extensions in the Simplicity oF Upload script.

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

What is CVE-2009-4818?

CVE-2009-4818 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in PHPSimplicity Simplicity oF Upload 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a double extension, as demonstrated by .php.gif.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4818?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpsimplicity Simplicity of Upload.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4818?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4818 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-4818 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4818 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xjwj-w52g-v6c5.

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