CVE-2023-50982 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Attackers can upload executable files via missing extension checks in the smiley admin controller, leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-50982?

CVE-2023-50982 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stud.IP 5.x through 5.3.3 allows XSS with resultant upload of executable files, because upload_action and edit_action in Admin_SmileysController do not check the file extension. This leads to remote code execution with the privileges of the www-data user. The fixed versions are 5.3.4, 5.2.6, 5.1.7, and 5.0.9.

Weakness: CWE-434, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50982?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Studip Stud.ip.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50982?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50982 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-50982 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-50982 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7p5c-pch3-5mg6.

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