Arbitrary file upload in Tufat Flashchat
CVE-2013-10038
An unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in FlashChat versions 6.0.2 and 6.0.4 through 6.0.8. The upload.php endpoint fails to properly validate file types and authentication, allowing attackers to upload malicious PHP…
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.761 (98.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Tufat Flashchat — versions 6.0.2, 6.0.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/u… (exploit)
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28709 (exploit)
- www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/37342/flashchat-arbitrary-file-upload (third-party-advisory)
- www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/flashchat-arbitrary-file-upload-rce (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-10038?
- CVE-2013-10038 is a vulnerability in Tufat Flashchat, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. Published 2025-07-31.
- Is CVE-2013-10038 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.