#VU81079 Arbitrary file upload in DataEase - CVE-2023-40183

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81079

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40183

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DataEase
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: DataEase

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DataEase: 1.18.0 - 1.18.10

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External links
https://github.com/dataease/dataease/security/advisories/GHSA-w2r4-2r4w-fjxv
https://github.com/dataease/dataease/commit/826513053146721a2b3e09a9c9d3ea41f8f10569
https://github.com/dataease/dataease/releases/tag/v1.18.11

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.