ID:1821 - Exploit for Arbitrary file upload in Webviewer - CVE-2017-16524

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1821 - Exploit for Arbitrary file upload in Webviewer - CVE-2017-16524

ID:1821 - Exploit for Arbitrary file upload in Webviewer - CVE-2017-16524

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU11186
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16524
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Webviewer

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in the network_ssl_upload.php code due to improper security restrictions on file uploads. A remote attacker can upload a specially crafted file with a .php extension and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Cybersecurity is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.