Arbitrary file upload in phpWiki
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2007-2025 CVE-2007-2024 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-434 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #2 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
PhpWiki Web applications / CMS |
| Vendor | Marc-Etienne Vargenau |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
This security advisory describes two zero-day vulnerabilities in phpWiki.
1) Unrestricted file upload
EUVDB-ID: #VU1364
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-2025
CWE-ID:
CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of filename extension in lib/plugin/UpLoad.php when uploading files via UpLoad feature. A remote attacker can use php3 extension to bypass implemented protection mechanism, upload and execute malicious PHP file on vulnerable system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands vulnerable system with privileges of the web server account.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
PhpWiki: 1.3.11p1
External linkshttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/465550/100/0/threaded
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
2) Unrestricted file upload
EUVDB-ID: #VU1363
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-2024
CWE-ID:
CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of filename extension in lib/plugin/UpLoad.php when uploading files via UpLoad feature. A remote attacker can use php3, php4, or php5 extension to bypass implemented protection mechanism, upload and execute malicious PHP file on vulnerable system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands vulnerable system with privileges of the web server account.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
PhpWiki: 1.3.11p1
External linkshttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/465550/100/0/threaded
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
