CVE-2022-27261 Express-FileUpload Arbitrary File Overwrite
Attackers can overwrite server files by uploading multiple files with identical names in Express-FileUpload.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-27261?
CVE-2022-27261 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An arbitrary file write vulnerability in Express-FileUpload v1.3.1 allows attackers to upload multiple files with the same name, causing an overwrite of files in the web application server.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27261?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including express-fileupload. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
express-fileupload npm | All versions to 1.3.1 | None |
express-fileupload npm | All versions to 1.3.1 | None |
Products include Express-Fileupload Project Express-Fileupload.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27261?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2022-27261 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27261 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4m6-x6c2-j5c9, MINI-fvfc-rpp5-982c.