CVE-2018-17553 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can upload malicious files with directory traversal to achieve remote code execution in Navigate CMS.

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-2018-17553?

CVE-2018-17553 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type" issue with directory traversal in navigate_upload.php in Naviwebs Navigate CMS 2.8 allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution via a POST request with engine=picnik and id=../../../navigate_info.php.

Weakness: CWE-434, CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17553?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Naviwebs Navigate Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17553?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17553 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-17553 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-17553 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p976-pjhw-2wph.

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