SB2017052103 - Arbitrary file upload in playsms.sourceforge.net PlaySMS



SB2017052103 - Arbitrary file upload in playsms.sourceforge.net PlaySMS

Published: May 21, 2017 Updated: January 6, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2017052103
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9101)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

import.php (aka the Phonebook import feature) in PlaySMS 1.4 allows remote code execution via vectors involving the User-Agent HTTP header and PHP code in the name of a file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.