CVE-2017-1000169 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can write arbitrary files to the server, leading to remote code execution and complete server takeover in QuickerBB.

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-2017-1000169?

CVE-2017-1000169 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

QuickerBB version <= 0.7.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary file writes which can lead to remote code execution. This can lead to the complete takeover of the server hosting QuickerBB.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Quickerbb Project Quickerbb.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1000169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1000169 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000169 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7p73-2mqg-vv72.

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