CVE-2024-38529: admidio File Upload RCE

Description

Admidio is a free, open source user management system for websites of organizations and groups. In Admidio before version 4.3.10, there is a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in the Message module of the Admidio Application, where it is possible to upload a PHP file in the attachment. The uploaded file can be accessed publicly through the URL `{admidio_base_url}/adm_my_files/messages_attachments/{file_name}`. The vulnerability is caused due to the lack of file extension verification, allowing malicious files to be uploaded to the server and public availability of the uploaded file. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.3.10.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.0

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
admidio	admidio	< 4.3.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/Admidio/admidio/commit/3b1cc1cda05747edebe15f2825b79bc5a673d94c https://github.com/Admidio/admidio/security/advisories/GHSA-g872-jwwr-vggm https://github.com/Admidio/admidio/commit/3b1cc1cda05747edebe15f2825b79bc5a673d94c https://github.com/Admidio/admidio/security/advisories/GHSA-g872-jwwr-vggm

Exploits

https://github.com/Admidio/admidio/security/advisories/GHSA-g872-jwwr-vggm https://github.com/Admidio/admidio/security/advisories/GHSA-g872-jwwr-vggm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38529? +

Admidio is a free, open source user management system for websites of organizations and groups. In Admidio before version 4.3.10, there is a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in the Message module of the Admidio Application, where it is possible to upload a PHP file in the attachment. The uploaded file can be accessed publicly through the URL `{admidio_base_url}/adm_my_files/messages_attachments/{file_name}`. The vulnerability is caused due to the lack of file extension verification, allowing malicious files to be uploaded to the server and public availability of the uploaded file. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.3.10. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-38529? +

CVE-2024-38529 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38529? +

CVE-2024-38529 affects products from admidio, specifically: admidio. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38529? +

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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