CVE-2023-43838 File upload in n/a

High 7.8 Published 4 Oct 2023 Updated 20 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted SVG file as a user profile avatar in Personal Management System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-43838?

CVE-2023-43838 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Personal Management System v1.4.64 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted SVG file into a user profile's avatar.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43838?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Personal-Management-System Personal Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43838?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43838 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-43838 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43838 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pq44-hr9j-8673.