What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5050?

CVE-2016-5050 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.4%.

Readydesk CVE-2016-5050

CRITICAL

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2016-08-26 cret@cert.org

RCE File Upload Readydesk

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 26, 2016 - 19:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in chat/sendfile.aspx in ReadyDesk 9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading and requesting a .aspx file.

AnalysisAI

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in chat/sendfile.aspx in ReadyDesk 9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading and requesting a .aspx file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in chat/sendfile.aspx in ReadyDesk 9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading and requesting a .aspx file. Affected products include: Readydesk.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.