CVE-2011-4906 File upload in Tiny browser included with TinyMCE 3.0

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can upload arbitrary PHP files via the TinyMCE browser in Joomla, leading to remote code execution.

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-2011-4906?

CVE-2011-4906 is a critical vulnerability in Joomla! Tiny browser included with TinyMCE 3.0, published on 12 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tiny browser in TinyMCE 3.0 editor in Joomla! before 1.5.13 allows file upload and arbitrary PHP code execution.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4906?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tiny Tinybrowser.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4906?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4906 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-4906 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4906 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7v56-j653-c26v.

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