CVE-2024-42640

Description

angular-base64-upload prior to v0.1.21 is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution via demo/server.php. Exploiting this vulnerability allows an attacker to upload arbitrary content to the server, which can subsequently be accessed through demo/uploads. This leads to the execution of previously uploaded content and enables the attacker to achieve code execution on the server. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 90.48% Top 5%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/adonespitogo/angular-base64-upload
https://www.zyenra.com/blog/unauthenticated-rce-in-angular-base64-upload.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42640?
CVE-2024-42640 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42640?
To fix CVE-2024-42640, 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-2024-42640 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-42640 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~90% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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