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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 (4035)

EPSS 1% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.7 via the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

File Upload Path Traversal WordPress +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Tmall_demo v2024.07.03 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Tmall Demo
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.9
MEDIUM This Month

Tmall_demo v2024.07.03 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload via the component uploadUserHeadImage. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Tmall Demo
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

The Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin before 4.3000000024 does not prevent authors from uploading arbitrary files to the site, which may allow them to upload PHP shells on. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress PHP File Upload +1
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability was found in Nanjing Xingyuantu Technology SparkShop up to 1.1.6. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL POC Act Now

The Bug Library WordPress plugin before 2.1.1 does not check the file type on user-submitted bug reports, allowing an unauthenticated user to upload PHP files. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress PHP File Upload +1
NVD WPScan
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

The wp-eMember WordPress plugin before 10.6.6 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow admins to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress PHP File Upload +1
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/cmsTemplate/doUpload of PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Publiccms
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/cmsTemplate/savePlaceMetaData of Public CMS v.4.0.202302.e allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Publiccms
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/cmsTemplate/savePlace of PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Publiccms
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/cmsTemplate/save of PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Publiccms
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/cmsWebFile/save of PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Publiccms
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/cmsWebFile/doUpload of PublicCMS v4.0.202302.e allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Publiccms
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Realtyna Realtyna Organic IDX plugin allows Code Injection.14.13. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in SpreadsheetConverter Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel allows Code Injection.1.4. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Microsoft File Upload
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC This Month

The Quotes and Tips by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 1.45 does not properly validate image files uploaded, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary files on the server. 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 Quotes And Tips
NVD WPScan
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.0
HIGH This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Panorama software enables an authenticated read-write administrator with access to the web interface to disrupt system processes and crash. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Paloalto File Upload Pan Os
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM This Month

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Croogo up to 4.0.7. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 16% CVSS 8.8
HIGH Act Now

The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.3. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 15.8% and no vendor patch available.

File Upload RCE WordPress +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH PATCH This Week

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEMA Remote Connect Server (All versions < V3.2 SP1). Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), 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.

RCE File Upload Sinema Remote Connect Server
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Automattic Newspack Blocks 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.

File Upload
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WPZita Zita Elementor Site Library allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.6.1. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD
EPSS 2% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

Remote code execution in the Church Admin WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 4.4.6) allows authenticated low-privilege users to upload files of dangerous types, leading to full compromise of the underlying WordPress site. The CVSS 9.9 score reflects scope change and complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and EPSS scores exploitation probability at 1.58% (82nd percentile).

File Upload
NVD VulDB
EPSS 2% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The ScrollTo Bottom plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to, and including, 1.1.1. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE WordPress CSRF +1
NVD
EPSS 2% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The ScrollTo Top plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE WordPress CSRF +1
NVD
EPSS 6% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload PHP CSRF +3
NVD
EPSS 3% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload WordPress RCE +2
NVD
EPSS 13% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

The IQ Testimonials plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'process_image_upload' function in versions up to, and including,. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 13.3% and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE WordPress +1
NVD
EPSS 23% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

The Gutenberg Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to the users can specify the allowed file types in the 'upload' function in versions up to, and including, 2.2.9. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 23.2% and no vendor patch available.

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

The Advanced AJAX Page Loader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to, and including, 2.7.7. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE WordPress CSRF +1
NVD
EPSS 2% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The Attachment File Icons (AF Icons) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload in versions up to, and including, 1.3. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload WordPress RCE +1
NVD
EPSS 14% CVSS 8.8
HIGH Act Now

The Default Thumbnail Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'get_cache_image' function in all versions up to, and including,. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 13.9% and no vendor patch available.

File Upload RCE WordPress
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

The Bit Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'iconUpload' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.13.3. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE WordPress File Upload
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in ZealousWeb Generate PDF using Contact Form 7 generate-pdf-using-contact-form-7.1.2. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD VulDB
EPSS 20% CVSS 8.8
HIGH Act Now

The Modern Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the set_featured_image function in all versions up to, and including,. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 19.7% and no vendor patch available.

File Upload RCE WordPress +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.6
MEDIUM This Month

Due to missing verification of file type or content, SAP Enable Now allows an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

SAP File Upload Enable Now
NVD
EPSS 11% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH Act Now

The IMGspider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'upload' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.10. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 10.9%.

File Upload WordPress RCE +1
NVD
EPSS 11% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH Act Now

The IMGspider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'upload_img_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.10. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 10.9%.

File Upload RCE WordPress +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.4
MEDIUM This Month

SkillTree is a micro-learning gamification platform. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

CSRF File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Home Owners Collection Management System 1.0 and classified as critical.php?f=save. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Home Owners Collection Management System
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.4
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

The Easy Google Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's file upload feature in all versions up to, and including, 1.11.15 due to insufficient input. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Google XSS WordPress +2
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL POC Act Now

MachForm up to version 21 is affected by an authenticated unrestricted file upload which leads to a remote code execution. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

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

In Splunk Enterprise versions below 9.2.2, 9.1.5, and 9.0.10 and Splunk Cloud Platform versions below 9.1.2312.200, an authenticated, low-privileged user who does not hold the admin or power Splunk. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Splunk File Upload Cloud
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

CHANGING Mobile One Time Password's uploading function in a hidden page does not filter file type properly. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability has been found in itsourcecode Online Food Ordering System up to 1.0 and classified as critical. 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 File Upload Online Food Ordering System
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 7% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The Auto Featured Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'create_post_attachment_from_url' function in all versions up to, and. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

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

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in /fileupload/upload.cfm in Daemon PTY Limited FarCry Core framework before 7.2.14 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .cfm file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload
NVD
EPSS 17% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an authenticated user with certain permissions can upload an arbitrary file and obtain RCE using. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Whatsup Gold
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Avaya IP Office was discovered that could allow remote command or code execution via the One-X component. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE Microsoft File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted file upload in the InstaWP Connect WordPress plugin (versions up to and including 0.1.0.38) allows remote unauthenticated attackers to upload dangerous file types, leading to full site compromise with scope change. The maximum CVSS 10.0 score reflects network-reachable exploitation with no privileges or user interaction, though EPSS of 0.85% (75th percentile) and absence from CISA KEV indicate no public exploit identified at time of analysis.

File Upload
NVD VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System 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 File Upload Simple Online Bidding System
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Bogdan Bendziukov Squeeze allows Code Injection.4. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Squeeze
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.4
HIGH This Week

An authenticated user can upload arbitrary files in the upload function for collection preview images. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Denial Of Service File Upload
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL Act Now

In the module "Help Desk - Customer Support Management System" (helpdesk) up to version 2.4.0 from FME Modules for PrestaShop, a customer can upload .php files. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

In the module "JA Marketplace" (jamarketplace) up to version 9.0.1 from JA Module for PrestaShop, a guest can upload files with extensions .php. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 18% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Spring Cloud Data Flow is a microservices-based Streaming and Batch data processing in Cloud Foundry and Kubernetes. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Java Kubernetes File Upload
NVD
EPSS 40% CVSS 8.8
HIGH Act Now

The Pexels: Free Stock Photos plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'pexels_fsp_images_options_validate' function in all versions up. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 40.4% and no vendor patch available.

File Upload WordPress RCE
NVD
EPSS 10% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

The Image Optimizer, Resizer and CDN - Sirv plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the sirv_upload_file_by_chanks AJAX action in all. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 10.5%.

RCE WordPress File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 9% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

The Salon booking system plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the SLN_Action_Ajax_ImportAssistants function along with missing. 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 File Upload RCE +1
NVD
EPSS 9% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The AliExpress Dropshipping with AliNext Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_save_image function in all versions up to,. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE WordPress File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Upload Template function of Dolibarr ERP CRM up to v19.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .SQL file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Code Injection vulnerability could allow attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application.

Code Injection File Upload RCE +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in itsourcecode Simple Online Hotel Reservation 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 File Upload Simple Online Hotel Reservation System
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in itsourcecode Simple Online Hotel Reservation 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 File Upload Simple Online Hotel Reservation System
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in itsourcecode Monbela Tourist Inn Online Reservation System up to 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 File Upload Monbela Tourist Inn Online Reservation System
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Magbanua Beach Resort Online Reservation System up to 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 File Upload Magbanua Beach Resort Online Reservation System
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability has been found in itsourcecode Pool of Bethesda Online Reservation System up to 1.0 and classified as critical. 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 File Upload Pool Of Bethesda Online Reservation System
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in PHPVibe 11.0.46. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Phpvibe
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 2% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

Sourcecodester Payroll Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to File Upload. 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.

RCE PHP File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.1
HIGH This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Aegon Life v1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted image file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Code Injection RCE File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Certain models of ASUS routers have an arbitrary firmware upload vulnerability. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

The upload functionality of ASUS Download Master does not properly filter user input. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Download Master
NVD
EPSS 4% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

File Upload vulnerability in openeclass v.3.15 and before allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the certbadge.php endpoint. 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.

RCE PHP File Upload +1
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Verint - CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Workforce Optimization
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.7, 2.4.6-p5, 2.4.5-p7, 2.4.4-p8 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE Adobe File Upload +3
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

Strapi is an open-source content management system. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

File Upload Strapi
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL Act Now

Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in MegaBIP software allows attacker to upload any file to the server (including a PHP code file) without an authentication.10. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Megabip
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

An authenticated attacker can upload malicious file to SAP Document Builder service. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), 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.

SAP File Upload Document Builder
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Asghar Hatampoor BuddyPress Cover allows Code Injection.1.4.2. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Buddypress Cover
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Bakery Online Ordering 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 File Upload Bakery Online Ordering System
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in itsourcecode Online Discussion Forum 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 File Upload Online Discussion Forum
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Monstra CMS v3.0.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP 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 PHP File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

gaizhenbiao/chuanhuchatgpt is vulnerable to an unrestricted file upload vulnerability due to insufficient validation of uploaded file types in its `/upload` endpoint. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE XSS Python +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC This Week

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in the file upload section of imartinez/privategpt version 0.5.0. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

SSRF Information Disclosure Authentication Bypass +2
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC PATCH Act Now

A path traversal and arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in the parisneo/lollms-webui application, specifically within the `@router.get("/switch_personal_path")` endpoint in. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RCE Path Traversal Information Disclosure +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.3
MEDIUM This Month

The file upload feature in OTRS and ((OTRS)) Community Edition has a path traversal vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal File Upload
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /v1/app/appendFileSync interface of Jan v0.4.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted 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.

RCE File Upload Jan
NVD GitHub
EPSS 3% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /v1/app/writeFileSync interface of Jan v0.4.12 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted 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.

RCE File Upload Jan
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM POC This Month

The Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin through 4.3000000023 is not properly filtering which file extensions are allowed to be imported on the server, allowing the uploading of. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress File Upload Insert Or Embed Articulate Content
NVD WPScan
EPSS 23% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Act Now

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The remote code execution vulnerability in the CGI program “file_upload-cgi” in Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions before V5.21(AAZF.17)C0 and NAS542 firmware versions. 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.

Zyxel RCE File Upload +2
NVD
EPSS 64% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in web component of Ivanti Avalanche before 6.4.x allows an authenticated, privileged user to execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Ivanti File Upload Avalanche
NVD
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