CVE-2019-12185 File upload in n/a
An attacker with a user account can upload malicious PHP files to the web root, leading to remote code execution 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-2019-12185?
CVE-2019-12185 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 May 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
eLabFTW 1.8.5 is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the /app/controllers/EntityController.php component. This may result in remote command execution. An attacker can use a user account to fully compromise the system using a POST request. This will allow for PHP files to be written to the web root, and for code to execute on the remote server.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12185?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elabftw Elabftw.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12185?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12185 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-12185 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12185 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2021-43834 Incorrect Authentication in elabftw
- CVE-2024-28100 Stored Cross-site Scripting leading to arbitrary actions taken on behalf of users in elabftw
- CVE-2024-25632 Unauthorised granting of administrator privileges over arbitrary teams under certain circumstances
- CVE-2025-25206 Incorrect input validation could allow an authenticated user to read sensitive information
- CVE-2021-43833 Account takeover in eLabFTW
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fv76-64ff-h2vm.