Geeklog image extension file upload
| geeklog-extension-upload-file (12124) |  High Risk |
Description:
Geeklog fails to properly validate extensions for uploaded image files. A remote attacker could upload a file containing embedded script in the image, which would allow the attacker to execute commands on the server, once the file is requested.
Platforms Affected:
- Geeklog, Geeklog 1.3.7sr1 and prior
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Geeklog (1.3.7.sr2 or later), available from the Geeklog Web page. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Geeklog Web site, Geeklog - The Ultimate Weblog system at http://geeklog.sourceforge.net/.
- VulnWatch Mailing List, Thu May 29 2003 - 00:02:55 CDT, Geeklog 1.3.7sr1 and below multiple vulnerabilities. at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0092.html.
- BID-7744: Geeklog Image Upload Extension Validation Vulnerability
Reported:
May 29, 2003
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