Arbitrary file upload in Contao

CVE-2019-19745

Contao 4.0 through 4.8.5 allows PHP local file inclusion. A back end user with access to the form generator can upload arbitrary files and execute them on the server.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.011 (62.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Contao — versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19745?
CVE-2019-19745 is a high-severity vulnerability in Contao, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-12-17.
How severe is CVE-2019-19745?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.