CVE-2018-19196 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Nov 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading PHP files via the uploadify_upload endpoint, bypassing file type restrictions.

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-2018-19196?

CVE-2018-19196 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in XiaoCms 20141229. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the type parameter to bypass the standard admin\controller\uploadfile.php restrictions on uploaded file types (jpg, jpeg, bmp, png, gif), as demonstrated by an admin/index.php?c=uploadfile&a=uploadify_upload&type=php URI.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19196?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xiaocms Xiaocms.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19196?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19196 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-19196 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19196 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q68r-572q-fq65.