CVE-2021-46428 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can achieve remote code execution by uploading malicious files via the bot_avatar parameter in the Simple Chatbot Application.

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-2021-46428?

CVE-2021-46428 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Simple Chatbot Application 1.0 ( and previous versions via the bot_avatar parameter in SystemSettings.php.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-46428?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Chatbot Application Project Simple Chatbot Application.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46428?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-46428 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-46428 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-46428 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mm5h-c8p7-5v83.

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