Vulnerability Description
An Authenticated Remote Code Exection (RCE) vulnerability exists in Xerte through 3.9 in website_code/php/import/fileupload.php by uploading a maliciously crafted PHP file though the project interface disguised as a language file to bypasses the upload filters. Attackers can manipulate the files destination by abusing path traversal in the 'mediapath' variable.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xerte | Xerte | <= 3.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166182/Xerte-3.9-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/thexerteproject/xerteonlinetoolkits/commit/1672d6f46bbd6f6d42PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thexerteproject/xerteonlinetoolkits/commit/6daeb81d089d4a561ePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://riklutz.nl/2021/11/03/authenticated-file-upload-to-remote-code-executionExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166182/Xerte-3.9-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/thexerteproject/xerteonlinetoolkits/commit/1672d6f46bbd6f6d42PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thexerteproject/xerteonlinetoolkits/commit/6daeb81d089d4a561ePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://riklutz.nl/2021/11/03/authenticated-file-upload-to-remote-code-executionExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-44664?
CVE-2021-44664 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An Authenticated Remote Code Exection (RCE) vulnerability exists in Xerte through 3.9 in website_code/php/import/fileupload.php by uploading a maliciously crafted PHP file though the project interface...
How severe is CVE-2021-44664?
CVE-2021-44664 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-44664?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xerte Xerte.