CVE-2018-12940 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published 31 Jul 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can upload malicious PHP files to execute arbitrary code on the server via unrestricted file upload in SeedDMS.

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-2018-12940?

CVE-2018-12940 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in "op/op.UploadChunks.php" in SeedDMS (formerly LetoDMS and MyDMS) before 5.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension specified by the "qqfile" parameter. This allows an authenticated attacker to upload a malicious file containing PHP code to execute operating system commands to the web root of the application.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12940?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Seeddms Seeddms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12940?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-12940 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12940 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8gcf-w7r4-3qhx.