CVE-2013-10038 FlashChat Arbitrary File Upload RCE
Unauthenticated attackers can upload malicious PHP scripts to FlashChat, leading to arbitrary code execution on the web server.
- 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-2013-10038?
CVE-2013-10038 is a critical vulnerability in TUFaT FlashChat, published on 31 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in FlashChat versions 6.0.2 and 6.0.4 through 6.0.8. The upload.php endpoint fails to properly validate file types and authentication, allowing attackers to upload malicious PHP scripts. Once uploaded, these scripts can be executed remotely, resulting in arbitrary code execution as the web server user.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-10038?
How do I fix CVE-2013-10038?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-10038 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-10038 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-10038 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2ff6-7rc2-25pr.