SB2012101701 - Arbitrary file upload in Atomymaxsite



SB2012101701 - Arbitrary file upload in Atomymaxsite

Published: October 17, 2012 Updated: March 13, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2012101701
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6498)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause arbitrary code execution on the original server.

The weakness exists due to improper validation of file extensions in "index.php" script when uploading files. A remote attacker can upload arbitrary file with .php extension and execute it on the system with privileges of the web server.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.