Sitecom MD-253 and MD-254 CGI executable file upload

sitecom-cgi-executable-file-upload (78439)

Medium Risk

Description:

Sitecom MD-253 and MD-254 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions by the /cgi-bin/upload CGI executable. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary files to the /tmp folder, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system with root privileges.

*CVSS:

Base Score:	8.5
Access Vector:	Network
Access Complexity:	Medium
Authentication:	Single
Confidentiality Impact:	Complete
Integrity Impact:	Complete
Availability Impact:	Complete
Temporal Score:	7.3
Exploitability:	Proof-of-Concept
Remediation Level:	Unavailable
Report Confidence:	Uncorroborated

Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.

References:

• Alycon Security Advisory AA-007: Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Sitecom Home Storage Center.
• Offensive Security Exploit Database [09-12-2012]: Sitecom MD-25x Multiple Vulnerabilities Reverse Root Shell Exploit.
• Packetstorm Security Website: Sitecom MD-25x Reverse Root Shell.
• Sitecom Web site: Sitecom.
• BID-55516: Sitecom Home Storage Center Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

Platforms Affected:

• Sitecom MD-253 2.4.15
• Sitecom MD-253 2.4.17
• Sitecom MD-254 2.4.15
• Sitecom MD-254 2.4.17

Reported:

Sep 12, 2012

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