MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2011-5148

Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in the Simple File Upload (mod_simplefileuploadv1.3) module before 1.3.5 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file ...

Vulnerability Description

Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in the Simple File Upload (mod_simplefileuploadv1.3) module before 1.3.5 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a (1) php5, (2) php6, or (3) double (e.g. .php.jpg) extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in images/, as exploited in the wild in January 2012.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WasenMod Simplefileupload<= 1.3
JoomlaJoomla\!All versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-5148?

CVE-2011-5148 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple incomplete blacklist vulnerabilities in the Simple File Upload (mod_simplefileuploadv1.3) module before 1.3.5 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file ...

How severe is CVE-2011-5148?

CVE-2011-5148 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-5148?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wasen Mod Simplefileupload, Joomla Joomla\!.