epesi framework upload feature file upload
| epesi-upload-file-upload (35596) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
epesi framework could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary PHP files, caused by improper verification of the uploaded file extension. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious PHP file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- epesi framework, epesi framework prior to 0.8.6
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of epesi framework (0.8.6 or later), available from SourceForge.net: Files. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- SourceForge.net: Files, File Release Notes and Changelog - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: 0.8.6 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=527102.
- CVE-2007-4026: epesi framework before 0.8.6 does not properly verify file extensions, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors involving the gallery images upload feature. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- SA26175: epesi framework Gallery File Upload Vulnerability
Reported:
Jul 25, 2007
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