Joomla! Admin Upload Image function file upload

joomla-admin-file-upload (28630) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

Joomla! could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files. An authenticated remote attacker could use unspecified methods to upload files outside of the /images/stories directory using the Admin Upload Image function.

Platforms Affected:

  • Joomla!, Joomla! prior to 1.0.11

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Joomla! (version 1.0.11 or later), available from the Joomla! Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Joomla! Web site, Upgrade immediately to Joomla! 1.0.11 at http://www.joomla.org/content/view/1843/74/.
  • CVE-2006-4471: The Admin Upload Image functionality in Joomla! before 1.0.11 allows remote authenticated users to upload files outside of the /images/stories/ directory via unspecified vectors.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2006-3408: Joomla! Multiple Remote Command Execution and Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
  • SA21666: Joomla! Multiple Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Aug 29, 2006

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