CWE-434
AllowedUnrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
6010 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-5R36-5VJQ-JP7W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-20 21:30 – Updated: 2026-04-28 21:33Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WooRockets Corsa.This issue affects Corsa: from n/a through 1.5.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-23970"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-20T20:15:19Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WooRockets Corsa.This issue affects Corsa: from n/a through 1.5.",
"id": "GHSA-5r36-5vjq-jp7w",
"modified": "2026-04-28T21:33:32Z",
"published": "2023-12-20T21:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23970"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/corsa/wordpress-corsa-theme-1-5-arbitrary-file-upload?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5R4J-GP4J-Q9P2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-11 00:00 – Updated: 2022-02-18 00:01Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at "themes/simpletheme/{rce}.php" from where can be accessed in order to execute commands.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23048"
],
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"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Exponent CMS 2.6.0patch2 allows an authenticated admin user to upload a malicious extension in the format of a ZIP file with a PHP file inside it. After upload it, the PHP file will be placed at \"themes/simpletheme/{rce}.php\" from where can be accessed in order to execute commands.",
"id": "GHSA-5r4j-gp4j-q9p2",
"modified": "2022-02-18T00:01:00Z",
"published": "2022-02-11T00:00:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23048"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/1546"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/tickets/1460"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/dylan"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5R7G-7G7H-RHFJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-13 18:31 – Updated: 2025-01-13 18:31Venki Supravizio BPM through 18.0.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. An authenticated attacker may upload a malicious file, leading to remote code execution.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-46479"
],
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"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-13T18:15:18Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Venki Supravizio BPM through 18.0.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. An authenticated attacker may upload a malicious file, leading to remote code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-5r7g-7g7h-rhfj",
"modified": "2025-01-13T18:31:55Z",
"published": "2025-01-13T18:31:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46479"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Lorenzo-de-Sa/Vulnerability-Research"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Lorenzo-de-Sa/Vulnerability-Research/blob/main/CVE-2024-46479.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.venki.com.br/ferramenta-bpm/supravizio"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5R9J-JCPJ-R26J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-21 00:00IBM Security Verify Identity Manager 10.0 could allow a privileged user to upload a malicious file by bypassing extension security in an HTTP request. IBM X-Force ID: 224916.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22450"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-14T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "IBM Security Verify Identity Manager 10.0 could allow a privileged user to upload a malicious file by bypassing extension security in an HTTP request. IBM X-Force ID: 224916.",
"id": "GHSA-5r9j-jcpj-r26j",
"modified": "2022-07-21T00:00:35Z",
"published": "2022-07-15T00:00:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22450"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/224916"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6603405"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RJ7-M957-87G6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:37Jaws through 1.8.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via crafted use of admin.php?reqGadget=Components&reqAction=InstallGadget&comp=FileBrowser and admin.php?reqGadget=FileBrowser&reqAction=Files to upload a .php file. NOTE: this is unrelated to the JAWS (aka Job Access With Speech) product.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-35656"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-23T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Jaws through 1.8.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code via crafted use of admin.php?reqGadget=Components\u0026reqAction=InstallGadget\u0026comp=FileBrowser and admin.php?reqGadget=FileBrowser\u0026reqAction=Files to upload a .php file. NOTE: this is unrelated to the JAWS (aka Job Access With Speech) product.",
"id": "GHSA-5rj7-m957-87g6",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:37:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:37:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-35656"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jaws-project/jaws"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/xNoBody12/Jaws-CMS-RCE"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5RJH-PHX5-W966
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:06 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:06Remote Code Execution vulnerability in phplist 3.5.1. The application does not check any file extensions stored in the plugin zip file, Uploading a malicious plugin which contains the php files with extensions like PHP,phtml,php7 will be copied to the plugins directory which would lead to the remote code execution
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-22249"
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"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-06T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Remote Code Execution vulnerability in phplist 3.5.1. The application does not check any file extensions stored in the plugin zip file, Uploading a malicious plugin which contains the php files with extensions like PHP,phtml,php7 will be copied to the plugins directory which would lead to the remote code execution",
"id": "GHSA-5rjh-phx5-w966",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:06:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:06:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-22249"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://drive.google.com/open?id=1znDU4fDKA_seg16mJLLtgaaFfvmf-mS6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5RJR-J9M9-QPM9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-13 00:00 – Updated: 2024-09-07 15:30A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System 2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /pms/update_user.php?user_id=1. The manipulation of the argument profile_picture with the input leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-2297"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-12T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Clinics Patient Management System 2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /pms/update_user.php?user_id=1. The manipulation of the argument profile_picture with the input \u003c?php phpinfo();?\u003e leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-5rjr-j9m9-qpm9",
"modified": "2024-09-07T15:30:29Z",
"published": "2022-07-13T00:00:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2297"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/CyberThoth/CVE/blob/8c6b66919be1bd66a54c16cc27cbdd9793221d3e/CVE/Clinic%27s%20Patient%20Management%20System/Unrestricted%20file%20upload%20%28RCE%29/POC.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/CyberThoth/CVE/blob/8c6b66919be1bd66a54c16cc27cbdd9793221d3e/CVE/Clinic\u0027s%20Patient%20Management%20System/Unrestricted%20file%20upload%20(RCE)/POC.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.203178"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RMG-2F4G-8WM7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-16 09:30 – Updated: 2024-10-16 09:30The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, if granted access to the File Manager by an administrator, to download and upload arbitrary backup files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-8746"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-16T07:15:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the \u0027mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode\u0027 ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, if granted access to the File Manager by an administrator, to download and upload arbitrary backup files on the affected site\u0027s server which may make remote code execution possible.",
"id": "GHSA-5rmg-2f4g-8wm7",
"modified": "2024-10-16T09:30:31Z",
"published": "2024-10-16T09:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8746"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://filemanagerpro.io"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/88f1eb9a-f3bb-4b62-975f-a6cb95850966?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RVJ-XJVP-FC93
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:50 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:50An issue was discovered in LuLu CMS through 2015-05-14. backend\modules\filemanager\controllers\DefaultController.php allows arbitrary file upload by entering a filename, directory name, and PHP code into the three text input fields.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-18771"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-29T12:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in LuLu CMS through 2015-05-14. backend\\modules\\filemanager\\controllers\\DefaultController.php allows arbitrary file upload by entering a filename, directory name, and PHP code into the three text input fields.",
"id": "GHSA-5rvj-xjvp-fc93",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:50:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:50:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18771"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/yiifans/lulucms/issues/6"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RX3-9VW5-MXH9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-20 12:31 – Updated: 2025-08-20 12:31A weakness has been identified in Emlog Pro up to 2.5.18. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/media.php?action=upload&sid=0. Executing manipulation of the argument File can lead to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-9173"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-20T11:15:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A weakness has been identified in Emlog Pro up to 2.5.18. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/media.php?action=upload\u0026sid=0. Executing manipulation of the argument File can lead to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-5rx3-9vw5-mxh9",
"modified": "2025-08-20T12:31:15Z",
"published": "2025-08-20T12:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-9173"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/lan041221/cvec/issues/2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320765"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.320765"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.631098"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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]
}
Mitigation
Generate a new, unique filename for an uploaded file instead of using the user-supplied filename, so that no external input is used at all.[REF-422] [REF-423]
Mitigation MIT-21
Strategy: Enforcement by Conversion
When the set of acceptable objects, such as filenames or URLs, is limited or known, create a mapping from a set of fixed input values (such as numeric IDs) to the actual filenames or URLs, and reject all other inputs.
Mitigation
Consider storing the uploaded files outside of the web document root entirely. Then, use other mechanisms to deliver the files dynamically. [REF-423]
Mitigation MIT-5
Strategy: Input Validation
- Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
- When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue."
- Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, denylists can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
- For example, limiting filenames to alphanumeric characters can help to restrict the introduction of unintended file extensions.
Mitigation
Define a very limited set of allowable extensions and only generate filenames that end in these extensions. Consider the possibility of XSS (CWE-79) before allowing .html or .htm file types.
Mitigation
Strategy: Input Validation
Ensure that only one extension is used in the filename. Some web servers, including some versions of Apache, may process files based on inner extensions so that "filename.php.gif" is fed to the PHP interpreter.[REF-422] [REF-423]
Mitigation
When running on a web server that supports case-insensitive filenames, perform case-insensitive evaluations of the extensions that are provided.
Mitigation MIT-15
For any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server.
Mitigation
Do not rely exclusively on sanity checks of file contents to ensure that the file is of the expected type and size. It may be possible for an attacker to hide code in some file segments that will still be executed by the server. For example, GIF images may contain a free-form comments field.
Mitigation
Do not rely exclusively on the MIME content type or filename attribute when determining how to render a file. Validating the MIME content type and ensuring that it matches the extension is only a partial solution.
Mitigation MIT-17
Strategy: Environment Hardening
Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks [REF-76]. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment. For example, database applications rarely need to run as the database administrator, especially in day-to-day operations.
Mitigation MIT-22
Strategy: Sandbox or Jail
- Run the code in a "jail" or similar sandbox environment that enforces strict boundaries between the process and the operating system. This may effectively restrict which files can be accessed in a particular directory or which commands can be executed by the software.
- OS-level examples include the Unix chroot jail, AppArmor, and SELinux. In general, managed code may provide some protection. For example, java.io.FilePermission in the Java SecurityManager allows the software to specify restrictions on file operations.
- This may not be a feasible solution, and it only limits the impact to the operating system; the rest of the application may still be subject to compromise.
- Be careful to avoid CWE-243 and other weaknesses related to jails.
CAPEC-1: Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs
In applications, particularly web applications, access to functionality is mitigated by an authorization framework. This framework maps Access Control Lists (ACLs) to elements of the application's functionality; particularly URL's for web apps. In the case that the administrator failed to specify an ACL for a particular element, an attacker may be able to access it with impunity. An attacker with the ability to access functionality not properly constrained by ACLs can obtain sensitive information and possibly compromise the entire application. Such an attacker can access resources that must be available only to users at a higher privilege level, can access management sections of the application, or can run queries for data that they otherwise not supposed to.