CVE-2016-7452 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can upload malicious files to arbitrary directories in Exponent CMS via the Pixidou Image Editor, potentially 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-2016-7452?

CVE-2016-7452 is a high-severity vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 3 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Pixidou Image Editor in Exponent CMS prior to v2.3.9 patch 2 could be used to upload a malicious file to any folder on the site via a cpi directory traversal.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7452?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7452?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7452 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-7452 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7452 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Exponentcms Exponent Cms vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-37x4-xj4c-pcwm.

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