Project Based Calendaring System (PBCS) yopy_upload.php file upload

pbcs-yopyupload-file-upload (42105) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Project Based Calendaring System (PBCS) could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by improper validation of file extensions by the yopy_upload.php script. A remote attacker with valid authentication credentials could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

Platforms Affected:

  • PBCS, Project Based Calendaring System 0.7.1

Remedy:

No remedy available as of August 30, 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • PBCS Web site, PBCS Downloads at http://www.pbcs.org/pbcs_download.php.
  • BID-28991: PBCS Multiple Input Validation Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2008-2216: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in src/yopy_upload.php in Project-Based Calendaring System (PBCS) 0.7.1 allows remote authenticated users to upload arbitrary files to tmp/uploads.

Reported:

Apr 30, 2008

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