Arbitrary file upload in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU94699

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45188

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to upload arbitrary files.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of file extensions. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing: before 7.0.3.03

External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7156757

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.