CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23828: Malicious File Upload

First published: Tue Sep 15 2020(Updated: )

A File Upload vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Course Registration v1.0 allows remote attackers to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the hosting webserver by uploading a crafted PHP web-shell that bypasses the image upload filters. An attack uses /Online%20Course%20Registration/my-profile.php with the POST parameter photo.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Online Course Registration=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this File Upload vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Course Registration v1.0?

    The vulnerability ID for this File Upload vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Course Registration v1.0 is CVE-2020-23828.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-23828?

    CVE-2020-23828 has a severity rating of critical (9.8).

  • How does this vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Course Registration v1.0 allow remote attackers to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE)?

    This vulnerability allows remote attackers to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the hosting webserver by uploading a crafted PHP web-shell that bypasses the image upload filters.

  • What software is affected by this vulnerability?

    The Online Course Registration v1.0 software by SourceCodester is affected by this vulnerability.

  • Is there a known fix for CVE-2020-23828?

    At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2020-23828. It is recommended to take precautionary measures such as restricting file uploads and implementing additional security controls.

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