CVE-2023-5227: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in thorsten/phpmyfaq

Published Sep 30, 2023
·
Updated

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.18.

Other sources

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.8.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/thorsten/phpmyfaq<3.1.18
3.1.18
PhpMyFaq phpmyfaq<3.1.8

Event History

Sep 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
03:31 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5227?

CVE-2023-5227 is a vulnerability that allows for unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types in the thorsten/phpmyfaq GitHub repository prior to version 3.1.18.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-5227?

CVE-2023-5227 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-5227?

The Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq software prior to version 3.1.18 and the thorsten/phpmyfaq package with versions up to exclusive 3.1.18 are affected by CVE-2023-5227.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2023-5227 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-5227 vulnerability, ensure you are using version 3.1.18 or later of Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq or the thorsten/phpmyfaq package.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5227?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-5227 at the following references: [GitHub commit](https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/abf52487422ce47195c8a80bd904a7af39f60297), [huntr.dev](https://huntr.dev/bounties/a335c013-db75-4120-872c-42059c7100e8), [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5227).

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