CVE-2013-10055 Havalite CMS Arbitary File Upload RCE
Unauthenticated attackers can upload malicious PHP files to Havalite CMS, 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-2013-10055?
CVE-2013-10055 is a critical vulnerability in Havalite CMS, published on 1 Aug 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 Havalite CMS version 1.1.7 (and possibly earlier) in the upload.php script. The application fails to enforce proper file extension validation and authentication checks, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP files via a crafted multipart/form-data POST request. Once uploaded, the attacker can access the file directly under havalite/tmp/files/, resulting in remote code execution.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-10055?
How do I fix CVE-2013-10055?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-10055 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-10055 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-10055 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwv8-67p9-8v37.