Arbitrary file upload in Miniweb

CVE-2013-10047

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in MiniWeb HTTP Server <= Build 300 that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server’s filesystem. By abusing the upload handler and crafting a traversal path, an attacker can place a malicious .exe in system32, followed by a .mof file in the WMI directory. This triggers execution of the payload with SYSTEM privileges via the Windows Management Instrumentation service. The exploit is only viable on Windows versions prior to Vista.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.010 (60.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-10047?
CVE-2013-10047 is a vulnerability in Miniweb, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. Published 2025-08-01.
Is CVE-2013-10047 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.