CVE-2017-11715 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Authenticated admins can execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading files with blocked extensions like .phtml due to insufficient validation.

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-2017-11715?

CVE-2017-11715 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

job/uploadfile_save.php in MetInfo through 5.3.17 blocks the .php extension but not related extensions, which might allow remote authenticated admins to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .phtml file after certain actions involving admin/system/safe.php and job/cv.php.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11715?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metinfo Project Metinfo.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11715?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11715 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-11715 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11715 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rx39-82vr-xg3p.

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