CVE-2014-3947 TYPO3 powermail extension has unrestricted file upload vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious file with a crafted extension in the TYPO3 powermail extension.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2014-3947?

CVE-2014-3947 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the powermail extension before 1.6.11 and 2.x before 2.0.14 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a crafted extension, then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3947?

4 open source packages ship an affected version, including in2code/powermail. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
in2code/powermail PackagistAll versions1.6.11
in2code/powermail PackagistAll versions1.6.11
in2code/powermail PackagistFrom 2.0.02.0.14
in2code/powermail PackagistFrom 2.0.02.0.14

Products include Alex Kellner Powermail.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3947?

Upgrade in2code/powermail to a fixed version for your release line: 1.6.11 or 2.0.14.

Is CVE-2014-3947 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3947 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m278-c6gg-4jrr.

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