CVE-2021-44664 File upload in n/a
Authenticated attackers can upload malicious PHP files disguised as language files to achieve remote code execution on Xerte installations.
- 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-2021-44664?
CVE-2021-44664 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Authenticated Remote Code Exection (RCE) vulnerability exists in Xerte through 3.9 in website_code/php/import/fileupload.php by uploading a maliciously crafted PHP file though the project interface disguised as a language file to bypasses the upload filters. Attackers can manipulate the files destination by abusing path traversal in the 'mediapath' variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44664?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xerte Xerte.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44664?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44664 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-44664 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44664 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25cf-hcwq-2gc7.