CVE-2023-53971: webtareas File Upload RCE — Exploit

Description

WebTareas 2.4 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious PHP files through the chat photo upload functionality. Attackers can upload a PHP file with arbitrary code to the /files/Messages/ directory and execute it directly through the generated file path.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
webtareas_project	webtareas	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51089

Other References

https://sourceforge.net/projects/webtareas/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webtareas-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-file-upload

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53971? +

WebTareas 2.4 contains a file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated users to upload malicious PHP files through the chat photo upload functionality. Attackers can upload a PHP file with arbitrary code to the /files/Messages/ directory and execute it directly through the generated file path. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-53971? +

CVE-2023-53971 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53971? +

CVE-2023-53971 affects products from webtareas_project, specifically: webtareas. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53971? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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