Vulnerability Description
PivotX before 2.3.11 does not validate the new file extension when renaming a file with multiple extensions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted file, as demonstrated by a file named foo.php.php.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pivotx | Pivotx | <= 2.3.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.pivotx.net/archive/2015/06/21/pivotx-2311-released
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132474/PivotX-2.3.10-Session-Fixation-XSS-CExploit
- http://software-talk.org/blog/2015/06/session-fixation-xss-code-execution-vulnerExploit
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pivot-weblog/code/4452/tree//branches/2.3.x/pivotx/file
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535860/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75577
- http://blog.pivotx.net/archive/2015/06/21/pivotx-2311-released
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132474/PivotX-2.3.10-Session-Fixation-XSS-CExploit
- http://software-talk.org/blog/2015/06/session-fixation-xss-code-execution-vulnerExploit
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pivot-weblog/code/4452/tree//branches/2.3.x/pivotx/file
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535860/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75577
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5457?
CVE-2015-5457 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PivotX before 2.3.11 does not validate the new file extension when renaming a file with multiple extensions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted file, as dem...
How severe is CVE-2015-5457?
CVE-2015-5457 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5457?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pivotx Pivotx.