CVE-2019-16700 slub_events for Typo3 Arbitrary File Upload

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can upload arbitrary files to the webserver, leading to remote code execution or denial of service via disk exhaustion.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2019-16700?

CVE-2019-16700 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The slub_events (aka SLUB: Event Registration) extension through 3.0.2 for TYPO3 allows uploading of arbitrary files to the webserver. For versions 1.2.2 and below, this results in Remote Code Execution. In versions later than 1.2.2, this can result in Denial of Service, since the web space can be filled up with arbitrary files.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16700?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including slub/slub-events. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
slub/slub-events PackagistAll versions3.0.3
slub/slub-events PackagistAll versions3.0.3

Products include Slub-Dresden Slub Events.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16700?

Upgrade slub/slub-events to 3.0.3 or later.

Is CVE-2019-16700 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16700 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5pww-3mfc-g8vr.

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