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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 (4264)

EPSS 1% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

WP Duplicate WordPress plugin has a missing authorization vulnerability leading to arbitrary file deletion that can destroy the WordPress installation.

WordPress Authentication Bypass RCE +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Unauthenticated file upload leading to stored XSS and potential RCE in Samsung MagicInfo9 Server. HTML files uploaded without authentication.

XSS Samsung File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

HAMASTAR MeetingHub has an arbitrary file upload vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to upload web shells and achieve full server compromise.

RCE File Upload Meetinghub Paperless Meetings +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.0
HIGH POC This Week

Horilla versions up to 1.5.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to deploy phishing attacks (CVSS 8.0).

File Upload Horilla
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

Remote code execution in BROWAN COMMUNICATIONS PrismX MX100 AP controller allows high-privileged remote attackers to upload arbitrary files and execute web shell backdoors without user interaction. This vulnerability affects administrators with elevated credentials and enables complete compromise of the affected access point. No patch is currently available to remediate this issue.

RCE File Upload
NVD
EPSS 59% 5.1 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

Monsta FTP web-based file manager versions 2.11 and earlier allow unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads. The vulnerability enables attackers to upload malicious files from a compromised FTP server, which are then executed on the Monsta FTP server, achieving remote code execution.

RCE File Upload Monsta Ftp +1
NVD
EPSS 70% 5.6 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

The StoryChief WordPress plugin through version 1.0.42 contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload via the /wp-json/storychief/webhook REST API endpoint. Insufficient file type validation allows attackers to upload executable PHP files, achieving remote code execution on the WordPress server.

WordPress RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 33% 4.2 CVSS 8.7
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

PHP Volunteer Management System v1.0.2 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in its document upload functionality. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 32.8%.

PHP File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 72% 5.5 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

Auxilium RateMyPet contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload_banners.php. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 72.2%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 72% 5.5 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

EGallery version 1.2 contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the uploadify.php script. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 72.5%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 62% 5.2 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

CuteFlow version 2.11.2 and earlier contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the restart_circulation_values_write.php script. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 62.1%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 67% 5.4 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

WebPageTest version 2.6 and earlier contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the resultimage.php script. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 66.5%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 67% 5.4 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

XODA version 0.4.5 contains an unauthenticated file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 66.5%.

PHP File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 65% 5.4 CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

MobileCartly version 1.0 contains an arbitrary file creation vulnerability in the savepage.php script. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 64.7%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 43% 4.5 CVSS 8.7
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

Sflog!. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 43.4%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 72% 5.5 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

Project Pier 0.8.8 and earlier contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in tools/upload_file.php. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 72.5%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 1% CVSS 8.1
HIGH POC Act Now

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Grav CMS v1.7.48 allows an authenticated admin to upload a malicious plugin via the /admin/tools/direct-install interface. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE File Upload +2
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 52% 4.9 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in Dell (acquired by Quest) KACE K1000 System Management Appliance version 5.0 - 5.3, 5.4 prior to 5.4.76849, and 5.5 prior to 5.5.90547 in the. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 52.4%.

PHP Authentication Bypass Dell +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 28% 4.2 CVSS 9.4
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

Glossword versions 1.8.8 through 1.8.12 contain an authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 28.3%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 74% 5.7 CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

An unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in Kordil EDMS v2.2.60rc3. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 73.7%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 74% 5.6 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

WP-Property plugin for WordPress through version 1.35.0 contains an unauthenticated file upload vulnerability in the third-party `uploadify.php` script. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 73.7%.

PHP WordPress RCE +1
NVD Exploit-DB VulDB
EPSS 67% 5.5 CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

The WordPress plugin Asset-Manager version 2.0 and below contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload.php. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 66.5%.

PHP WordPress RCE +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 74% 5.6 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

An unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in LibrettoCMS version 1.1.7 (and possibly earlier) contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in its File Manager. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 73.7%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 73% 5.6 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

An unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in Havalite CMS version 1.1.7 (and possibly earlier) in the upload.php script. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 73.5%.

PHP RCE File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 62% 5.2 CVSS 9.3
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in MiniWeb HTTP Server <= Build 300 that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server’s filesystem. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 61.8%.

Windows Microsoft File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 4% CVSS 8.7
HIGH POC Act Now

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in OpenEMR ≤ 4.1.1 Patch 14 that allows a low-privileged attacker to extract administrator credentials and subsequently escalate privileges. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE SQLi File Upload +2
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 28% 4.1 CVSS 8.6
HIGH POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

ProcessMaker BPM platform versions prior to 3.5.4 contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the plugin installation mechanism. An admin can upload a malicious .tar plugin containing arbitrary PHP code that executes during the plugin's install() method, achieving remote code execution on the workflow automation server.

PHP Privilege Escalation RCE +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 79% 5.6 CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

Sitecore PowerShell Extensions through version 7.0 allows authenticated users to upload arbitrary files including ASPX webshells via crafted HTTP requests. The unrestricted file upload bypasses content type restrictions, enabling remote code execution on the Sitecore IIS server with any authenticated account.

RCE File Upload Experience Commerce +4
NVD
EPSS 32% 5.9 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC KEV THREAT Emergency

Unauthenticated remote code execution in SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer (Metadata Uploader component) allows attackers to upload arbitrary executable binaries to the host without any authentication, leading to full system compromise. The flaw is confirmed actively exploited (CISA KEV) with publicly available exploit code, and Onapsis and multiple outlets report opportunistic attacks against internet-exposed NetWeaver Application Server Java systems. Its 97th-percentile EPSS (32.16%) and 9.8 CVSS underline it as a top-priority, mass-exploitable vulnerability.

SAP File Upload Netweaver
NVD
EPSS 1% 4.5 CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC KEV PATCH THREAT Act Now

Remote code execution in Kentico Xperience CMS versions through 13.0.178 allows authenticated administrators to upload arbitrary files to controlled server paths via path traversal in the Staging Sync Server component. Confirmed actively exploited in the wild (CISA KEV). Public exploit available with detailed bypass techniques. EPSS score of 1.23% (79th percentile) suggests targeted exploitation rather than widespread scanning. While CVSS 7.2 requires high-privilege (administrator) authentication, active exploitation status makes this a priority for organizations running Kentico CMS.

RCE Path Traversal File Upload +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 44% CVSS 9.9
CRITICAL POC KEV THREAT Act Now

Advantive VeraCore warehouse management system allows authenticated users to upload files to unintended directories, enabling web shell deployment through the upload.aspx endpoint.

File Upload Veracore
NVD
EPSS 13% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

An issue in GestioIP v3.5.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file upload function. 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 12.5%.

RCE File Upload Gestioip
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 45% 4.2 CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM POC THREAT This Month

In Code-Projects Online Car Rental System 1.0, the file upload feature does not validate file extensions or MIME types allowing an attacker to upload a PHP shell without any restrictions and execute. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 45.1% and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE Code Injection +3
NVD GitHub
EPSS 94% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

The Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the the UploadHandler.php file and no direct file access. 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 +4
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 3% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC Act Now

File Upload vulnerability in Prison Management System v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file upload component. 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 Prison Management System +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 99% 7.9 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC KEV THREAT Emergency

In Cleo Harmony before 5.8.0.21, VLTrader before 5.8.0.21, and LexiCom before 5.8.0.21, there is an unrestricted file upload and download that could lead to remote code execution. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Harmony +3
NVD VulDB
EPSS 95% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

SPIP before 4.3.2, 4.2.16, and 4.1.18 is vulnerable to a command injection issue. 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.

Command Injection File Upload Spip
NVD
EPSS 2% CVSS 7.2
HIGH KEV THREAT This Week

ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware from TeamT5 does not properly validate the content of uploaded files. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Threatsonar Anti Ransomware Teamt5
NVD
EPSS 93% 6.3 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

The Hash Form - Drag & Drop Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'file_upload_action' function in all versions up to,. 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 93.2%.

WordPress RCE File Upload +3
NVD
EPSS 18% CVSS 9.6
CRITICAL POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

XSS RCE File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 54% CVSS 8.5
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

Traccar is an open source GPS tracking system. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

XSS Path Traversal File Upload
NVD GitHub
EPSS 48% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Gambio through 4.9.2.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via "search" parameter of the Parcelshopfinder/AddAddressBookEntry" 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.

RCE Deserialization File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 76% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC PATCH THREAT This Month

Unrestricted file upload in big file upload functionality in `/main/inc/lib/javascript/bigupload/inc/bigUpload.php` in Chamilo LMS <= v1.11.24 allows unauthenticated attackers to perform stored. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP XSS RCE +3
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 82% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

The Royal Elementor Addons and Templates WordPress plugin before 1.3.79 does not properly validate uploaded files, which could allow unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP and. 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 WordPress File Upload +1
NVD WPScan Exploit-DB
EPSS 73% 5.5 CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

File Upload vulnerability in BoidCMS v.2.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by adding a GIF header to bypass MIME type checks. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 73.0%.

RCE File Upload Boidcms
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB VulDB
EPSS 49% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

CMS Made Simple v2.2.17 is vulnerable to Remote Command Execution via the File Upload Function. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

File Upload Cms Made Simple Cmsmadesimple
NVD
EPSS 85% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

An unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability exists in Avalanche versions 6.3.x and below that could allow an attacker to achieve a remove code execution. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE Ivanti File Upload +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 5% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC Act Now

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in rconfig v3.9.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE File Upload +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 19% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

Remote Code Execution in Clinic's Patient Management System v 1.0 allows Attacker to Upload arbitrary php webshell via profile picture upload functionality in users.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 RCE File Upload +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 3% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC Act Now

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System 2.0. 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 Clinic S Patient Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 93% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized execution of several AJAX actions due to a missing capability check in the ~/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.php. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP WordPress RCE +4
NVD
EPSS 100% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC KEV THREAT Emergency

Certain WSO2 products allow unrestricted file upload with resultant remote code execution. 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 Path Traversal File Upload +9
NVD GitHub
EPSS 20% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL KEV PATCH THREAT Act Now

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex Central could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload an arbitrary file which could lead to remote code execution. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

RCE Trend Micro File Upload +2
NVD
EPSS 40% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC KEV THREAT This Week

A vulnerability in the web management interface of FatPipe WARP, IPVPN, and MPVPN software prior to versions 10.1.2r60p92 and 10.2.2r44p1 allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to upload a file to. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

File Upload Ipvpn Firmware Warp Firmware +2
NVD
EPSS 80% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

The WordPress Popular Posts WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient input file type validation found in the ~/src/Image.php file which makes it possible for. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP WordPress RCE +4
NVD GitHub WPScan Exploit-DB
EPSS 59% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

SuiteCRM before 7.11.19 allows remote code execution via the system settings Log File Name setting. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE File Upload +2
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 56% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

The Catch Themes Demo Import WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the import functionality found in the ~/inc/CatchThemesDemoImport.php file, in versions up to and including. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP WordPress RCE +4
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 100% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC KEV PATCH THREAT Act Now

The vCenter Server contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Analytics service. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Path Traversal VMware File Upload +2
NVD
EPSS 93% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC KEV THREAT Act Now

An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Controller 6.x before 6.5-1804.1922. 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 Path Traversal File Upload +2
NVD
EPSS 5% CVSS 8.8
HIGH KEV THREAT This Week

An improper input validation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, OfficeScan XG, and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 allows a remote attached to upload arbitrary files. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Trend Micro File Upload Apex One +3
NVD
EPSS 39% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC KEV PATCH THREAT This Week

OpenPLC ScadaBR through 0.9.1 on Linux and through 1.12.4 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via view_edit.shtm. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Microsoft File Upload Scadabr
NVD GitHub
EPSS 17% CVSS 7.2
HIGH KEV THREAT Act Now

SonicWall Email Security version 10.0.9.x contains a vulnerability that allows a post-authenticated attacker to upload an arbitrary file to the remote host. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

File Upload Sonicwall Email Security Appliance 5000 Firmware +10
NVD VulDB
EPSS 84% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

The WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin - Backup Guard WordPress plugin before 1.6.0 did not ensure that the imported files are of the SGBP format and extension, allowing high privilege users. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress File Upload +1
NVD WPScan Exploit-DB
EPSS 88% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

Arbitrary file upload in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.5, did not properly check the imported file, allowing PHP ones to be uploaded by administrator by using. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress File Upload +2
NVD WPScan Exploit-DB
EPSS 99% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

VMware View Planner 4.x prior to 4.6 Security Patch 1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability. 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 VMware File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 98% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

FortiLogger 4.4.2.2 is affected by Arbitrary File Upload by sending a "Content-Type: image/png" header to Config/SaveUploadedHotspotLogoFile and then visiting Assets/temp/hotspot/img/logohotspot.asp. 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 Fortilogger
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 4% CVSS 8.8
HIGH KEV PATCH THREAT This Week

Drupal core does not properly sanitize certain filenames on uploaded files, which can lead to files being interpreted as the incorrect extension and served as the wrong MIME type or executed as PHP. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP Drupal File Upload +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 73% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

An unrestricted file upload issue in FlexDotnetCMS before v1.5.9 allows an authenticated remote attacker to upload and execute arbitrary files by using the FileManager to upload malicious code (e.g.,. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

File Upload Flexdotnetcms
NVD GitHub
EPSS 63% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

SuiteCRM before 7.11.17 is vulnerable to remote code execution via the system settings Log File Name setting. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE File Upload +2
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 18% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

An unrestricted file upload issue in HorizontCMS through 1.0.0-beta allows an authenticated remote attacker (with access to the FileManager) to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP File Upload Horizontcms +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 96% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC KEV THREAT Act Now

A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R9 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to perform an arbitrary code execution using uncontrolled gzip extraction. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RCE Ivanti File Upload +1
NVD
EPSS 97% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC KEV PATCH THREAT Act Now

The File Manager (wp-file-manager) plugin before 6.9 for WordPress allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code because it renames an unsafe example elFinder connector file to. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP WordPress File Upload +3
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 18% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

An arbitrary file upload issue exists in Mara CMS 7.5. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Maracms
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 95% CVSS 10.0
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in the gVectors wpDiscuz plugin 7.0 through 7.0.4 for WordPress, which allows unauthenticated users to upload any type of file, including PHP files via. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress RCE +3
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 79% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

The drag-and-drop-multiple-file-upload-contact-form-7 plugin before 1.3.3.3 for WordPress allows Unrestricted File Upload and remote code execution by setting supported_type to php% and uploading a. 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 WordPress RCE +4
NVD
EPSS 78% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

The Gravity updater in Pi-hole through 4.4 allows an authenticated adversary to upload arbitrary files. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE File Upload +1
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 99% 7.9 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC KEV PATCH THREAT Act Now

When using the Apache JServ Protocol (AJP), care must be taken when trusting incoming connections to Apache Tomcat. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RCE Apache Debian +27
NVD Exploit-DB VulDB
EPSS 75% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

An insecure file upload and code execution issue was discovered in Ahsay Cloud Backup Suite 8.1.0.50. 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 Cloud Backup Suite +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 73% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

ATutor 2.2.4 allows Arbitrary File Upload and Directory Traversal, resulting in remote code execution via a ".." pathname in a ZIP archive to the mods/_core/languages/language_import.php (aka Import. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP RCE Path Traversal +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 46% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM POC PATCH THREAT This Month

class.showtime2_image.php in CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) before 2.2.10 does not ensure that a watermark file has a standard image file extension (GIF, JPG, JPEG, or PNG). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP File Upload Cms Made Simple +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 83% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1 allows remote code execution because an _wp_attached_file Post Meta entry can be changed to an arbitrary string, such as one ending with a .jpg?file.php. 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 RCE +3
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 64% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM POC KEV THREAT This Month

Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (SDP) before 10.0 build 10012 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via login page customization. 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 Zoho Manageengine Servicedesk Plus +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 15% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

NUUO CMS All versions 3.3 and prior the application allows the upload of arbitrary files that can modify or overwrite configuration files to the server, which could allow remote code execution. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RCE File Upload Nuuo Cms +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 64% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

/panel/uploads in Subrion CMS 4.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a .pht or .phar file, because the .htaccess file omits these. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP File Upload Subrion Cms +1
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 97% 6.4 CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

Unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Blueimp jQuery-File-Upload <= v9.22.0. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

File Upload Jquery File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB GitHub VulDB
EPSS 79% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

An "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type" issue with directory traversal in navigate_upload.php in Naviwebs Navigate CMS 2.8 allows authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

PHP RCE Path Traversal +3
NVD GitHub Exploit-DB
EPSS 100% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC KEV THREAT Emergency

Adobe ColdFusion versions July 12 release (2018.0.0.310739), Update 6 and earlier, and Update 14 and earlier have an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. 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 Adobe File Upload +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 41% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

CMS Made Simple version 2.2.5 contains a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in File Manager that can result in Allows an authenticated admin that has access to the file manager to execute code on. 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 Cms Made Simple +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 16% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC THREAT Emergency

An issue was discovered in ClipBucket before 4.0.0 Release 4902. 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 Clipbucket +1
NVD
EPSS 60% 4.9 CVSS 7.8
HIGH POC PATCH THREAT Act Now

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android system (art). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 59.7%.

Google Android File Upload
NVD Exploit-DB
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