Arbitrary file upload in jQuery File Upload plugin

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU15424

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9206

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists in the plugin's source code that handles file uploads to PHP servers due to software allows upload of arbitrary files to the system. A remote unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary .htaccess file to impose security restrictions to its upload folder and upload backdoors and web shells.

Note: The vulnerability has been actively exploited for at least 3 years.

Mitigation

Update to version 9.22.1 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

jQuery File Upload: 8.1.0 - 9.22.0

External links

http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=204

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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.