CVE-2018-12426 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Jul 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can upload malicious PHP files via the WP Live Chat Support Pro plugin, leading to remote code execution.

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-2018-12426?

CVE-2018-12426 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WP Live Chat Support Pro plugin before 8.0.07 for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated Remote Code Execution due to client-side validation of allowed file types, as demonstrated by a v1/remote_upload request with a .php filename and the image/jpeg content type.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12426?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 3cx Live Chat.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12426?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12426 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-12426 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12426 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm79-mfx6-crmj.