#VU6850 Unrestricted file upload in PivotX - CVE-2017-8402
Published: May 31, 2017 / Updated: June 1, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6850
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8402
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PivotX
PivotX
Software vendor:
pivotlog.net
pivotlog.net
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the uploaded files in "/pivotx/fileupload.php" script. A remote authenticated attacker can upload a specially crafted .htaccess files on the system and use it to execute arbitrary PHP code.
Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable website.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the uploaded files in "/pivotx/fileupload.php" script. A remote authenticated attacker can upload a specially crafted .htaccess files on the system and use it to execute arbitrary PHP code.
Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable website.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.