CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23138: Malicious File Upload

First published: Mon Nov 09 2020(Updated: )

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability was discovered in the Microweber 1.1.18 admin account page. An attacker can upload PHP code or any extension (eg- .exe) to the web server by providing image data and the image/jpeg content type with a .php extension.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microweber WHMCS=1.1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-23138?

    CVE-2020-23138 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its impact on the integrity of the server.

  • How does CVE-2020-23138 allow for file uploads?

    CVE-2020-23138 allows an attacker to upload files by tricking the system into accepting PHP files as image/jpeg content types.

  • What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-23138?

    Exploiting CVE-2020-23138 can result in remote code execution on the server, leading to unauthorized access and control.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-23138?

    To fix CVE-2020-23138, update to a patched version of Microweber that addresses this file upload vulnerability.

  • Which version of Microweber is affected by CVE-2020-23138?

    CVE-2020-23138 affects Microweber version 1.1.18.

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