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Simple PHP Blog Image File Upload Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA16598
Release Date: 2005-08-26
Last Update: 2007-09-26
Popularity: 14,309 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Simple PHP Blog 0.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2005-2733


Description:
ReZEN and 0xception have discovered a vulnerability in Simple PHP Blog, which can be exploited by malicious users to compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is caused to upload_img_cgi.php failing to validate the extension of an uploaded image file. This can be exploited to upload files with arbitrary extensions (e.g. ".php") and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.

NOTE: This is actively being exploited.

The vulnerability is confirmed in version 0.4.0. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 0.5.1.

Provided and/or discovered by:
ReZEN and 0xception

Changelog:
2005-09-05: Added CVE reference.
2005-09-07: Updated "Solution" and "Description" section and raised criticality level.
2007-09-26: Updated "Solution" section.


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