CVE-2012-10038

Public Exploit
Auxilium RateMyPet Arbitrary File Upload RCE

Description

Auxilium RateMyPet contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload_banners.php. The banner upload feature fails to validate file types or enforce authentication, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP files. These files are stored in a web-accessible /banners/ directory and can be executed directly, resulting in remote code execution.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.54%
Affected: Auxilium RateMyPet
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/auxilium_upload_exec.rb exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21329 exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21836 exploit
https://web.archive.org/web/20120331222419/http://www.auxiliumsoftware.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-10038?
CVE-2012-10038 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-10038?
To fix CVE-2012-10038, 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-2012-10038 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-10038 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-10038?
CVE-2012-10038 affects Auxilium RateMyPet.
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