SB2018101901 - Arbitrary file upload in jQuery File Upload plugin
Published: October 19, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018101901
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9206)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.The vulnerability exists in the plugin's source code that handles file uploads to PHP servers due to software allows upload of arbitrary files to the system. A remote unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary .htaccess file to impose security restrictions to its upload folder and upload backdoors and web shells.
Note: The vulnerability has been actively exploited for at least 3 years.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.