Description
ElkArte Forum 1.1.9 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to upload malicious PHP files through the theme installation process. Attackers can upload a ZIP archive with a PHP file containing system commands, which can then be executed by accessing the uploaded file in the theme directory.
Problem types
CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Product status
1.1.9
Credits
tmrswrr
References
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52026 (ExploitDB-52026)
www.elkarte.net/ (ElkArte Homepage)
github.com/...ses/download/v1.1.9/ElkArte_v1-1-9_install.zip (ElkArte Software Download)
www.vulncheck.com/...-remote-code-execution-via-theme-upload (VulnCheck Advisory: ElkArte Forum 1.1.9 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Theme Upload)
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