CVE-2018-16388: Malicious File Upload

Published Sep 12, 2018

Updated

e107web/js/plupload/upload.php in e107 2.1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .php filename with the image/jpeg content type.

Affected Software

1 affected component

e107 e107=2.1.8

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/e107inc/e107/commit/e5bb5297f68e56537c004cdbb48a30892e9f6f4c

Event History

Sep 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16388?

CVE-2018-16388 is a vulnerability in e107 2.1.8 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a .php filename with the image/jpeg content type.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16388?

The severity of CVE-2018-16388 is high with a CVSS score of 7.2.

How can I exploit CVE-2018-16388?

As a security analyst, I cannot provide information on how to exploit vulnerabilities.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16388?

To fix CVE-2018-16388, update e107 to version 2.1.9 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16388?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-16388 at the following links: [link1](https://gist.github.com/ommadawn46/5cb22e7c66cc32a5c7734a8064b4d3f5), [link2](https://github.com/e107inc/e107/commit/e5bb5297f68e56537c004cdbb48a30892e9f6f4c)