CVE-2017-5520 File upload in n/a
Attackers can upload and execute malicious PHP files by bypassing extension checks in the media rename feature.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-5520?
CVE-2017-5520 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jan 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The media rename feature in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 does not consider alternative PHP file extensions when checking uploaded files for PHP content, which enables a user to rename and execute files with the `.php6`, `.php7` and `.phtml` extensions.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Metalgenix Genixcms.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-5520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vj3-pg62-q488.