CVE-2025-24971 OS Command Injection endpoint '/upload/init' parameter 'filename' (RCE) in DumpDrop

Critical 9.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via OS command injection in the upload endpoint when Apprise Notification is enabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-24971?

CVE-2025-24971 is a critical command injection vulnerability in DumbWareio DumbDrop, published on 4 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DumpDrop is a stupid simple file upload application that provides an interface for dragging and dropping files. An OS Command Injection vulnerability was discovered in the DumbDrop application, `/upload/init` endpoint. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely when the **Apprise Notification** enabled. This issue has been addressed in commit `4ff8469d` and all users are advised to patch. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-24971?

How do I fix CVE-2025-24971?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-24971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2025-24971 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-24971 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rx8m-jqm7-vcgp.

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