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CVE-2015-1371

7.5 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ferretCMS 1.0.4-alpha allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a dire…

Published Jan 27, 2015ferretcms_projectCWE-20EPSS 8.06%

Overview

CVE-2015-1371 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ferretcms_project ferretcms. It was published on January 27, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ferretCMS 1.0.4-alpha allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in custom/uploads/.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ferretcms_project. Update ferretcms 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.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1371?

CVE-2015-1371 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ferretcms_project ferretcms. It was published on January 27, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-1371?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1371?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ferretcms_project. Update ferretcms 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-1371?

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