CVE-2019-11447 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published 22 Apr 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can upload malicious files via the avatar upload feature to execute arbitrary code on the server.

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-2019-11447?

CVE-2019-11447 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Apr 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in CutePHP CuteNews 2.1.2. An attacker can infiltrate the server through the avatar upload process in the profile area via the avatar_file field to index.php?mod=main&opt=personal. There is no effective control of $imgsize in /core/modules/dashboard.php. The header content of a file can be changed and the control can be bypassed for code execution. (An attacker can use the GIF header for this.)

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11447?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cutephp Cutenews.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11447?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11447 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-11447 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-11447 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries and 7 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8rcx-6793-p6gv.