CVE-2024-7342 Baidu UEditor unrestricted upload

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Attackers can upload malicious files to Baidu UEditor via the uploadfile endpoint, potentially leading to remote code execution.

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-2024-7342?

CVE-2024-7342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Baidu UEditor, published on 1 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Baidu UEditor 1.4.3.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /ueditor/php/controller.php?action=uploadfile&encode=utf-8. The manipulation of the argument upfile leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-273273 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7342?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Baidu Ueditor.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7342?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7342 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-7342 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7342 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rr2m-vxfp-vgm4.

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