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Malicious File Upload

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Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

How It Works

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files. The attacker uploads a file containing executable code—commonly a web shell written in PHP, JSP, or ASPX—disguised to bypass basic security checks. Once uploaded to a web-accessible directory, the attacker navigates to the file's URL, triggering server-side execution and gaining remote command execution capabilities.

Attackers employ various bypass techniques to defeat weak filters. Content-Type spoofing involves manipulating HTTP headers to claim a malicious PHP file is an image. Double extensions like shell.php.jpg exploit flawed parsers that only check the final extension. Null byte injection (shell.php%00.jpg) can truncate filenames in vulnerable code. Case manipulation (.pHp, .AsP) defeats case-sensitive blacklists. Advanced attacks upload .htaccess or web.config files to reconfigure the server, enabling script execution in directories where it was previously disabled.

The typical attack flow begins with reconnaissance to locate upload functionality, followed by testing various evasion techniques until a payload successfully uploads. The attacker then accesses the uploaded web shell through a browser, passing commands via URL parameters. This establishes an interactive backdoor for further exploitation, lateral movement, and data theft.

Impact

  • Remote code execution: Full command-line access to the web server with the application's privileges
  • Web shell persistence: Durable backdoor survives application restarts, enabling long-term access
  • Data exfiltration: Direct file system access allows theft of databases, credentials, source code, and sensitive documents
  • Server compromise: Ability to install additional malware, create privileged accounts, and pivot to internal networks
  • Website defacement: Modification of public-facing content to damage reputation or spread misinformation

Real-World Examples

Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (CVE-2025-20188) combined a hardcoded JWT credential with unrestricted file upload, allowing unauthenticated attackers to deploy web shells and achieve complete controller compromise. The dual vulnerability eliminated authentication barriers entirely.

WordPress plugin vulnerabilities frequently expose this attack surface. Numerous plugins have allowed arbitrary file uploads through image galleries or media managers, where attackers upload PHP shells disguised as images, then execute them to take over hosting environments.

Enterprise content management systems have suffered similar flaws where document upload features failed to validate file types properly, allowing attackers to upload executable scripts that provided administrative access to corporate intranets and sensitive business data.

Mitigation

  • Whitelist permitted extensions and validate against both filename and actual file content (magic bytes/file signatures)
  • Store uploads outside the webroot entirely, serving them through a handler script that prevents execution
  • Disable script execution in upload directories via web server configuration (remove execute permissions)
  • Rename uploaded files to random identifiers, breaking the attacker's ability to predict URLs
  • Implement content scanning with antivirus/malware detection before storing files
  • Enforce authentication and authorization on all upload endpoints with proper session management
  • Validate file size limits to prevent resource exhaustion alongside malicious uploads

Recent CVEs (4267)

EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ChestnutCMS up to 1.5.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass File Upload Chestnutcms +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

REDAXO is a PHP-based CMS. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

File Upload Redaxo
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL Act Now

Prototype pollution in Kibana leads to arbitrary code execution via a crafted file upload and specifically crafted HTTP requests. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Elastic +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 1.0.735 Application 20.0.1330 allows Driver Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type V-2022-006. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Vasion Print Virtual Appliance +1
NVD
EPSS 77% 5.8 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

FlowiseAI Flowise version 2.2.6 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /api/v1/attachments endpoint. Unauthenticated attackers can upload malicious files including executable scripts, achieving remote code execution on the Flowise server.

File Upload Flowise Flowiseai
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.5
LOW Monitor

Girishunawane, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found that the VAPIX API dynamicoverlay.cgi did not have a sufficient input validation allowing for a possible command injection leading. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Command Injection File Upload Axis Os +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability has been found in shishuocms 1.1 and classified as critical. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Java File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability has been found in osuuu LightPicture 1.2.2 and classified as critical. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in zj1983 zz up to 2024-8. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass File Upload Zz +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in zj1983 zz up to 2024-8.upload. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Java File Upload +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability has been found in Zorlan SkyCaiji 2.9 and classified as critical. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

The account file upload functionality in Syspass 3.2.x fails to properly handle special characters in filenames. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

File Upload Syspass
NVD GitHub
EPSS 63% 5.4 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

The WooCommerce Ultimate Gift Card plugin through version 2.6.0 contains unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads in the mail preview and cart functions. Insufficient file type validation allows attackers to upload PHP webshells through the gift card functionality, achieving remote code execution on e-commerce sites.

WordPress RCE File Upload +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

ShopXO 6.4.0 is vulnerable to File Upload in ThemeDataService.php. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Shopxo
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.4
HIGH This Week

An issue in Draytek devices Vigor 165/166 prior to v4.2.6 , Vigor 2620/LTE200 prior to v3.9.8.8, Vigor 2860/2925 prior to v3.9.7, Vigor 2862/2926 prior to v3.9.9.4, Vigor 2133/2762/2832 prior to. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Vigor166 Firmware +20
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

An issue in the CGI endpoint used to upload configurations in Draytek devices Vigor 165/166 prior to v4.2.6 , Vigor 2620/LTE200 prior to v3.9.8.8, Vigor 2860/2925 prior to v3.9.7, Vigor 2862/2926. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Vigor166 Firmware +20
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.4
MEDIUM POC This Month

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the plugin installation feature of YZNCMS v2.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted Zip file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE Command Injection File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component \controller\LocalTemplate.php of FoxCMS v1.2.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted Zip file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component \c\TemplateController.php of Jizhicms v2.5.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted Zip file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component admin\plugin.php of Emlog Pro v2.5.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted Zip file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP RCE File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

An unauthenticated remote attacker can upload a .aspx file instead of a PV system picture through the demo account. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.25.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability could allow attackers to trick authenticated users into performing unintended actions.

WordPress CSRF File Upload +3
NVD
EPSS 7% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

The Everest Forms - Contact Forms, Quiz, Survey, Newsletter & Payment Form Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload, read, and deletion due to missing file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.

PHP WordPress RCE +5
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Lumsoft ERP 8. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass File Upload
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

Improper access control in the HTTP server in YI Car Dashcam v3.88 allows unrestricted file downloads, uploads, and API commands. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

File Upload Yi Car Dashcam Firmware Yitechnology
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Best Church Management Software 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Best Employee Management System 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass File Upload Best Employee Management System +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester E-Learning System 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Chaty Pro allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.3.3. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 11% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

The Migration, Backup, Staging - WPvivid Backup & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'upload_files' function in all. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 10.7%.

WordPress RCE Apache +5
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in hzmanyun Education and Training System 3.1.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass File Upload Education And Training System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC This Month

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /file/savefile.do of MRCMS v3.1.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .jsp file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE Command Injection File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.4
MEDIUM This Month

The User Private Files - File Upload & Download Manager with Secure File Sharing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘new-fldr-name’ parameter in all versions up. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS File Upload
NVD
EPSS 7% CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in kodeshpa Simplified allows Using Malicious Files.0.6. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Orca HCM from LEARNING DIGITAL has an Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to upload and run web shells. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Orca Hcm Learningdigital
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in needyamin Library Card System 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

inoperable when a malicious file is downloaded. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.9
MEDIUM This Month

A CWE-434 "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type" in the template file uploads in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 allows an authenticated remote attacker to upload. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Maxtime Q Free
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

A CWE-23 "Relative Path Traversal" in the file upload mechanism in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 allows an authenticated remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files via crafted. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal File Upload Maxtime +1
NVD
EPSS 4% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

The Brizy - Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'storeUploads' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.4. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.

WordPress RCE File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 4% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to the plugin uploading and extracting .zip archives when scanning them for malware through. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Unrestricted File Upload vulnerability could allow attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server.

WordPress RCE File Upload +3
NVD
EPSS 2% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The All-Images.ai - IA Image Bank and Custom Image creation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the '_get_image_by_url' function in all. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress RCE File Upload
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

An authenticated attacker is able to use the Plugin Manager of the web interface of the Wattsense Bridge devices to upload malicious Python files to the device. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Python File Upload
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC Monitor

The Zarinpal Paid Download WordPress plugin through 2.3 does not properly validate uploaded files, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server even when they. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Zarinpal Paid Download
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Food Menu Manager 1.0 and classified as critical. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Lumsoft ERP 8. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass File Upload
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 6% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

The WP Foodbakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'upload_publisher_profile_image' function in versions up to, and. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress RCE File Upload
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC This Month

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /comm/upload of cool-admin-java v1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE Java File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /userPicture of Timo v2.0.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

Directory Traversal in File Upload in Gleamtech FileVista 9.2.0.0 allows remote attackers to achieve Code Execution, Information Disclosure, and Escalation of Privileges via injecting malicious. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE Information Disclosure Path Traversal +3
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

In Code-projects Shopping Portal v1.0, the insert-product.php page has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Shopping Portal +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 3% CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC Act Now

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHPJabbers Cinema Booking System v2.0 exists due to unsanitized input in file upload fields (event_img, seat_maps) and seat number configurations. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

XSS File Upload Cinema Booking System +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

OpenPLC_V3 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability, which could be leveraged for malvertising or phishing campaigns. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 5% CVSS 7.7
HIGH POC PATCH This Week

Versions of the package cockpit-hq/cockpit before 2.4.1 are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload where an attacker can use different extension to bypass the upload filter. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 4% CVSS 8.1
HIGH This Week

The Contact Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the contact form upload feature in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.4. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress RCE +1
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

The "NagVis" component within Checkmk is vulnerable to remote code execution. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD
EPSS 13% CVSS 9.5
CRITICAL Act Now

DumpDrop is a stupid simple file upload application that provides an interface for dragging and dropping files. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 13.1% and no vendor patch available.

RCE Command Injection File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

ChestnutCMS <=1.5.0 is vulnerable to File Upload via the Create template function. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

File Upload Chestnutcms 1000Mz
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.6
CRITICAL This Week

Dumb Drop is a file upload application. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

PHP WordPress File Upload +3
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Month

The Shared Files - Frontend File Upload Form & Secure File Sharing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via dfxp File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.42. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS Apache +1
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Month

This vulnerability allows a high-privileged authenticated PAM user to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by uploading a specially crafted upgrade file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8). No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD
EPSS 25% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM POC THREAT This Month

DevDojo Voyager through version 1.8.0 is vulnerable to bypassing the file type verification when an authenticated user uploads a file via /admin/media/upload. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 24.7%.

RCE File Upload Voyager +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH POC PATCH This Week

Tandoor Recipes is an application for managing recipes, planning meals, and building shopping lists. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

XSS File Upload Recipes +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 3% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL This Week

The ThemeREX Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'trx_addons_uploads_save_data' function in all versions up to, and. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress RCE File Upload +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in needyamin image_gallery 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL This Week

The WPBookit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'WPB_Profile_controller::handle_image_upload' function in versions up to, and. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress RCE +3
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.7
MEDIUM This Month

InnoShop V.0.3.8 and below is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via SVG file upload. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Themefic Tourfic allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.15.3. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Tourfic +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in JoeyBling bootplus up to 247d5f6c209be1a5cf10cd0fa18e1d8cc63cf55d. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Java File Upload +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.3 MXAPIASSET API is vulnerable to unrestricted file upload which allows authenticated low privileged user to upload restricted file types with a simple method of. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP Windows IBM +4
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.0
HIGH This Month

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the content of the file uploaded to the web interface. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

IBM File Upload Planning Analytics
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.0
HIGH This Month

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 could be vulnerable to malicious file upload by not validating the type of file in the File Manager T1 process. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

IBM File Upload Planning Analytics
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Innovative Solutions user files allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.4.2. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 45% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL Emergency

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NgocCode WP Load Gallery allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.1.6. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 44.7% and no vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.0
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Multi Uploader for Gravity Forms allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.1.3. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Smallerik File Browser allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.1. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 10% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL This Week

The WPBot Pro Wordpress Chatbot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'qcld_wpcfb_file_upload' function in all versions up to, and. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 10.2% and no vendor patch available.

WordPress RCE File Upload +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.6
HIGH POC PATCH This Month

YesWiki is a wiki system written in PHP. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

XSS File Upload Yeswiki
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.1
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.6.7. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.0
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in NotFound Fancy Product Designer.4.3. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in itsourcecode Farm Management System up to 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 14% CVSS 7.5
HIGH PATCH This Month

The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'fma_local_file_system' function in versions 5.2.12 to 5.2.13. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Epss exploitation probability 13.9%.

WordPress RCE File Upload +3
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 4.6
MEDIUM Monitor

An issue in themesebrand Chatvia v.5.3.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the User profile Upload image function. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Chatvia
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Vulnerability in the PMB platform that allows an attacker to persist temporary files on the server, affecting versions 4.0.10 and above. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Pmb Sigb
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL This Week

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the PMB platform, affecting versions 4.0.10 and above. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Pmb Sigb
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

The Admin and Customer Messages After Order for WooCommerce: OrderConvo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the upload_file(). Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS RCE +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

The Multi Step Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized limited file upload due to a missing capability check on the fw_upload_file AJAX action in all versions up to, and including,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Missing Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks.

WordPress Authentication Bypass File Upload +3
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the UI login page logo upload function of Process Maker pm4core-docker 4.1.21-RC7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP or. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP RCE Docker +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Web Ready Now WR Price List Manager For Woocommerce allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.0.8. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload
NVD
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