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CVE-2016-7902

8.8 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the fileUnzip->unzip method in Dotclear before 2.10.3 allows remote authenticated users with permissions to manage media items to execute arbitrary code by…

Published Jan 4, 2017CWE-434EPSS 3.10%

Overview

CVE-2016-7902 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 4, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the fileUnzip->unzip method in Dotclear before 2.10.3 allows remote authenticated users with permissions to manage media items to execute arbitrary code by uploading a ZIP file containing a file with a crafted extension, as demonstrated by .php.txt or .php%20.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/6Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93440Refdotclear.org/blog/post/2016/11/01/Dotclear-2.10.3Refhg.dotclear.org/dotclear/rev/a9db771a5a70Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/6Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93440Refdotclear.org/blog/post/2016/11/01/Dotclear-2.10.3Refhg.dotclear.org/dotclear/rev/a9db771a5a70

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7902?

CVE-2016-7902 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 4, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-7902?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-7902?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2016-7902?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-7902 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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