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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 5.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in Fujian mwcms 1.0.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

File Upload Mwcms
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability was found in Fujian mwcms 1.0.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Mwcms
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC PATCH Act Now

The Open eClass platform (formerly known as GUnet eClass) is a complete Course Management System. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

File Upload Openeclass
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Ueditor component of productinfoquick v1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PNG 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 GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

An Unrestricted file upload vulnerability was found in "/Membership/edit_member.php" of Kashipara Live Membership System v1.0, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted. 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 XSS RCE +3
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

The Fuse Social Floating Sidebar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the file upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.10 due to insufficient. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), 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.

WordPress XSS File Upload +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not properly sanitize and escape certain parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to execute stored cross-site scripting (XSS). 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.

WordPress XSS File Upload +2
NVD WPScan
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

A vulnerability was discovered in the firmware builds up to 10.10.2.2 in Poly Clariti Manager devices. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload HP Poly Clariti Manager
NVD
EPSS 14% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC THREAT This Month

The WordPress File Upload WordPress plugin before 4.24.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be. 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.

WordPress XSS File Upload +2
NVD WPScan
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability has been found in itsourcecode Tailoring Management System 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 File Upload Tailoring Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Airline Reservation 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 Airline Reservation System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH PATCH This Week

The CRM Perks Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file validation on the 'handle_uploaded_files' function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.3. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), 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 +3
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The Blox Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'handleUploadFile' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.65. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

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

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in itsourcecode Laravel Accounting 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 Laravel Accounting System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL Act Now

A Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability in meeting management function in Hamastar MeetingHub Paperless Meetings 2021 allows remote authenticated users to perform arbitrary. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Meetinghub Paperless Meetings Hamastar
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.7
HIGH POC This Week

A vulnerability has been found in itsourcecode Placement Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Placement Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

The YayExtra - WooCommerce Extra Product Options plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the handle_upload_file function in all versions up. 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 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in Baidu UEditor 1.4.3.3. 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 Baidu +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.8
MEDIUM This Month

Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability exists in ELECOM wireless LAN routers. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

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

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in YouDianCMS 7. 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 Youdiancms
NVD VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC PATCH This Week

FOG is a cloning/imaging/rescue suite/inventory management system. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP RCE File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

The Ibexa Admin UI Bundle contains all the necessary parts to run the Ibexa DXP Back Office interface. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Microsoft File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

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

PHP File Upload Restaurant Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM POC This Month

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the uploadFileAction() function of WonderCMS v3.4.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE Code Injection File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC PATCH This Week

Admidio is a free, open source user management system for websites of organizations and groups. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP RCE File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in itsourcecode Society Management 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 Society Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in itsourcecode Online Food Ordering 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 Online Food Ordering System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 29% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL POC THREAT Act Now

The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.11.8 does not have proper authorisation, allowing unauthenticated users to upload media files via the async upload functionality of WP. 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 File Upload Profile Builder +1
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Cervantes through 0.5-alpha accepts insecure file uploads. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), 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.

File Upload Cervantes
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The Media.net Ads Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation and missing capability check in the 'sendMail' function in all versions up. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

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

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Webkul Qloapps v1.6.0.0 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 File Upload Qloapps +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The Social Auto Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpw_auto_poster_get_image_path' 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.

WordPress RCE File Upload +2
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

The Redux Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated JSON file uploads due to missing authorization and capability checks on the Redux_Color_Scheme_Import function in versions. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

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

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in itsourcecode University Management 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 University Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Gargaj wuhu up to 3faad49bfcc3895e9ff76a591d05c8941273d120. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Wuhu
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability was found in Flute CMS 0.2.2.4-alpha. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Flute +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in RuoYi v.4.7.9 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file upload method. 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.

XSS RCE File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC PATCH This Week

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the image upload function of Automad v2.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via 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 Automad
NVD GitHub
EPSS 7% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

The Brizy - Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file extension validation in the validateImageContent function called via storeImages in all. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), 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.

PHP WordPress RCE +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected device. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Cisco File Upload Identity Services Engine
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Zohocorp ManageEngine DDI Central versions 4001 and prior were vulnerable to directory traversal vulnerability which allows the user to upload new files to the server folder. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Path Traversal File Upload Zoho +2
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Unrestricted Upload of File with dangerous type vulnerability in Apache StreamPipes. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE Apache File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 70% 5.6 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

The 简数采集器 (Keydatas) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the keydatas_downloadImages function in all versions up to, and including,. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 70.4%.

WordPress RCE File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Online Student Management System 1.0.php. 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 Student Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

Simple Library Management System Project Using PHP/MySQL v1.0 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via the component ajax.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 Simple Library Management System +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

File Upload vulnerability in Nanjin Xingyuantu Technology Co Sparkshop (Spark Mall B2C Mall v.1.1.6 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the contorller/common.php. 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 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.

WordPress Path Traversal File Upload +3
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 Project Team
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 Project Team
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.

PHP WordPress File Upload +2
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.

PHP WordPress File Upload +2
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.

PHP WordPress File Upload +2
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 +1
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 +1
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.

WordPress RCE File Upload +2
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 Siemens File Upload +1
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).

WordPress File Upload Church Admin +2
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.

WordPress RCE 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.

WordPress RCE 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.

PHP WordPress RCE +5
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.

WordPress RCE CSRF +4
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 WordPress RCE +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.

WordPress RCE 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.

WordPress RCE 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.

WordPress RCE CSRF +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.

WordPress RCE File Upload
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.

WordPress RCE 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.

WordPress File Upload Generate Pdf Using Contact Form 7 +2
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.

WordPress RCE File Upload +3
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%.

WordPress RCE File Upload +3
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%.

WordPress RCE File Upload +3
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 +1
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.

WordPress XSS Google +4
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.

File Upload Splunk 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
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