CVE-2021-40188 File upload in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

An attacker can upload malicious PHP files via the admin panel's File Manager to execute arbitrary code on the server.

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

What is CVE-2021-40188?

CVE-2021-40188 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHPFusion 9.03.110 is affected by an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. The File Manager function in admin panel does not filter all PHP extensions such as ".php, .php7, .phtml, .php5, ...". An attacker can upload a malicious file and execute code on the server.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40188?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php-Fusion Phpfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40188?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40188 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-40188 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40188 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9mmf-c22v-7fqp.

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