CVE-2023-38836 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in BoidCMS by uploading malicious files with GIF headers to bypass MIME checks.

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-2023-38836?

CVE-2023-38836 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

File Upload vulnerability in BoidCMS v.2.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by adding a GIF header to bypass MIME type checks.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38836?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Boidcms Boidcms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38836?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38836 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-38836 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38836 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qfpw-pjfh-h5g5.

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