CVE-2018-12256 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published 16 Aug 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can upload malicious files via XML content types in LiteCart, leading to remote code execution.

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-2018-12256?

CVE-2018-12256 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

admin/vqmods.app/vqmods.inc.php in LiteCart before 2.1.3 allows remote authenticated attackers to upload a malicious file (resulting in remote code execution) by using the text/xml or application/xml Content-Type in a public_html/admin/?app=vqmods&doc=vqmods request.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12256?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Litecart Litecart.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12256?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-12256 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12256 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rr9c-g956-7m3m.