CVE-2022-26521 File upload in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary code by uploading executable files due to configurable image type restrictions.

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

What is CVE-2022-26521?

CVE-2022-26521 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Abantecart through 1.3.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file, because the Catalog>Media Manager>Images settings can be changed by an administrator (e.g., by configuring .php to be a valid image file type).

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26521?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including abantecart. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
abantecart BitnamiAll versions1.3.2

Products include Abantecart Abantecart.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26521?

Upgrade abantecart to 1.3.2 or later.

Is CVE-2022-26521 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-26521 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as BIT-abantecart-2022-26521, GHSA-6x87-qx9j-65qp.

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