CVE-2018-5203 Code injection in DEXTUploadX5
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by manipulating arguments in the DEXTUploadX5 ActiveX method, requiring vendor patches.
- 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-2018-5203?
CVE-2018-5203 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Devpia DEXTUploadX5, published on 28 Dec 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
DEXTUploadX5 version Between 1.0.0.0 and 2.2.0.0 contains a vulnerability that could allow remote attacker to download and execute remote arbitrary file by setting the arguments to the activex method. this can be leveraged for code execution.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5203?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dextsolution Dextuploadx5.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5203?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5203 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-5203 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5203 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wwgp-jqvc-gmm4.