CVE-2009-1659: Medium severity Intelliants Elitius vulnerability

Published May 17, 2009
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Updated

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/uploadimage.php in eLitius 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and upload and execute arbitrary files via an avatar file with an accepted Content-Type such as image/gif, then requesting the file in admin/banners/.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Intelliants Elitius=1.0

Event History

May 17, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1659?

CVE-2009-1659 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1659?

To fix CVE-2009-1659, you should update to the latest version of eLitius and implement proper file upload validation.

3

What can an attacker do with CVE-2009-1659?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2009-1659 to upload and execute arbitrary files on the server, potentially leading to a full system compromise.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2009-1659?

CVE-2009-1659 affects eLitius version 1.0, allowing unauthorized file uploads.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-1659?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2009-1659 involves restricting file types and validating uploads on the server side.

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