#VU73993 Arbitrary file upload in baserCMS - CVE-2023-25655

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73993

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25655

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
baserCMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: baserproject

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

baserCMS: 4.0.0 - 4.7.3

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External links
https://github.com/baserproject/basercms/security/advisories/GHSA-mfvg-qwcw-qvc8

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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.