CVE-2019-12099 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published 14 May 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via malicious avatar uploads in PHP-Fusion due to improper file handling.

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-2019-12099?

CVE-2019-12099 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In PHP-Fusion 9.03.00, edit_profile.php allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code because includes/dynamics/includes/form_fileinput.php and includes/classes/PHPFusion/Installer/Lib/Core.settings.inc mishandle executable files during avatar upload.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12099?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php-Fusion Php-Fusion.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12099?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12099 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-12099 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12099 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7jx6-99j2-vhgc.