CVE-2016-10752

Description

serendipity_moveMediaDirectory in Serendipity 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code because it mishandles an extensionless filename during a rename, as demonstrated by "php" as a filename.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.75% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory ripstech.com Third-Party Advisory ripstech.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://blog.ripstech.com/2016/serendipity-from-file-upload-to-code-execution/ third party advisory
https://demo.ripstech.com/projects/serendipity_2.0.3 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10752?
CVE-2016-10752 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10752?
To fix CVE-2016-10752, 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-2016-10752 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10752 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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