CVE-2017-7281 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files with controlled extensions and paths, leading to remote code execution in Unitrends Enterprise Backup.

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-2017-7281?

CVE-2017-7281 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.1.2. A lack of sanitization of user input in the createReportName and saveReport functions in recoveryconsole/bpl/reports.php allows for an authenticated user to create a randomly named file on disk with a user-controlled extension, contents, and path, leading to remote code execution, aka Unrestricted File Upload.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7281?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Unitrends Enterprise Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7281?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-7281 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7281 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hwfr-9r4g-vv62.

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