CVE-2019-13979 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can upload PHP files to the Directus API to achieve remote code execution on the server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-13979?

CVE-2019-13979 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In Directus 7 API before 2.2.1, uploading of PHP files is not blocked, leading to uploads/_/originals remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13979?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rangerstudio Directus 7 Api.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13979?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-13979 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13979 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52mr-8m35-2m6v.

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