CVE-2023-43740 Online Book Store Project v1.0 - Insecure File Upload

High 8.8 Published Updated

An authenticated attacker can upload malicious files to achieve remote code execution on the server hosting the Online Book Store Project application.

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-2023-43740?

CVE-2023-43740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Online Book Store Project, published on 28 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Online Book Store Project v1.0 is vulnerable to an Insecure File Upload vulnerability on the 'image' parameter of admin_edit.php page, allowing an authenticated attacker to obtain Remote Code Execution on the server hosting the application.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43740?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectworlds Online Book Store Project.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43740?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43740 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-43740 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43740 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rvm8-gwf7-59xx.

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