Arbitrary file upload in Baidu Ueditor

CVE-2024-7342

A vulnerability was found in Baidu UEditor 1.4.3.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /ueditor/php/controller.php?action=uploadfile&encode=utf-8. The manipulation of the argument upfile leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-273273 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.005 (37.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.5 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cna@vuldb.com (Permissions Required, technical-description, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
  • cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, Third Party Advisory)
  • cna@vuldb.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
  • cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, exploit)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7342?
CVE-2024-7342 is a low-severity vulnerability in Baidu Ueditor, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 3.5/10. Published 2024-08-01.
How severe is CVE-2024-7342?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-7342 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.