CVE-2019-8293 File upload in abcprintf upload-image-with-ajax

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A logic error in the upload-image-with-ajax plugin allows attackers to upload arbitrary files to the web root, leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-8293?

CVE-2019-8293 is a critical vulnerability in abcprintf upload-image-with-ajax, published on 23 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Due to a logic error in the code, upload-image-with-ajax v1.0 allows arbitrary files to be uploaded to the web root allowing code execution.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8293?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Abcprintf Upload-Image-With-Ajax.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8293?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8293 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-8293 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8293 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4j8q-xx5v-j248.

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