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CVE-2009-4793

6.0 · MEDIUM

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in adminpanel/scripts/addphotos.php in BandSite CMS 1.1.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an…

Published Apr 22, 2010karl_coreCWE-94EPSS 1.54%

Overview

CVE-2009-4793 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting karl_core bandsite_cms. It was published on April 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in adminpanel/scripts/addphotos.php in BandSite CMS 1.1.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension via an addphotos action to adminpanel/index.php, and then accessing the file via a direct request with an images/gallery/ directory name. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from karl_core. Update bandsite_cms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4793?

CVE-2009-4793 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting karl_core bandsite_cms. It was published on April 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-4793?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4793?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from karl_core. Update bandsite_cms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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