CVE-2011-2745

Public Exploit

Description

upload_handler.php in the swfupload extension in Chyrp 2.0 and earlier relies on client-side JavaScript code to restrict the file extensions of uploaded files, which allows remote authenticated users to upload a .php file, and consequently execute arbitrary PHP code, via a write_post action to the default URI under admin/.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.28% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8314 third party advisory
http://www.justanotherhacker.com/advisories/JAHx113.txt exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48672 vdb entry exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/13/6 exploit mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/13/5 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2745?
CVE-2011-2745 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2745?
To fix CVE-2011-2745, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-2745 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-2745 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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