Comment Upload module for Drupal validation functions file upload
| commentupload-validation-file-upload (40110) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The Comment Upload module for Drupal could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary PHP files, caused by the improper passing of malformed data to the file upload validation functions. A remote attacker with "upload files" permissions 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:
- Drupal, Comment Upload module for Drupal 4.7.x prior4.7.x-0.1
- Drupal, Comment Upload module for Drupal 5.x prior 5.x-0.1
Remedy:
Refer to DRUPAL-SA-2008-015 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- DRUPAL-SA-2008-015, Comment Upload - Arbitrary file upload at http://drupal.org/node/216024.
- BID-27544: Drupal Comment Upload Module Upload Validation Function Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0569: The Comment Upload 4.7.x before 4.7.x-0.1 and 5.x before 5.x-0.1 module for Drupal does not properly use functions in the upload module, which allows remote attackers to bypass upload validation, and upload arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0374: Drupal Comment Upload Module Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
- SA28729: Drupal Comment Upload Module File Upload Vulnerability
Reported:
Jan 30, 2008
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