Cockpit
CVE-2023-41564
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Upload Asset function of Cockpit CMS v2.6.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .shtml file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
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.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in composer
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Upload Asset function of Cockpit CMS v2.6.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .shtml file. Affected products include: Agentejo Cockpit.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Upload Asset function of Cockpit CMS v2.6.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .shtml file.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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How this decision was reached
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
Agentejo Cockpit before 0.11.2 allows NoSQL injection via the Controller/Auth.php resetpassword function. Rated critical
Agentejo Cockpit before 0.11.2 allows NoSQL injection via the Controller/Auth.php check function. Rated critical severit
Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.2.0. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.
Agentejo Cockpit before 0.11.2 allows NoSQL injection via the Controller/Auth.php newpassword function. Rated critical s
Agentejo Cockpit performs actions on files without appropriate validation and therefore allows an attacker to traverse t
SSRF (Server Side Request Forgery) in /assets/lib/fuc.js.php in Cockpit 0.4.4 through 0.5.5 allows remote attackers to r
PHP Remote File Inclusion in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.6.3. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this v
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the Admin portal of Cockpit CMS v2.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary Admi
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.4.1. Rated high sever
Privilege Chaining in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.3.8. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerab
Improper Removal of Sensitive Information Before Storage or Transfer in GitHub repository cockpit-hq/cockpit prior to 2.
Authenticated remote code execution in Cockpit CMS lets attackers holding collection-management privileges inject arbitr
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