CWE-434
AllowedUnrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
5966 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-WV9C-GM3F-587Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-28 18:38 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Pathomation allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Pathomation: from n/a through 2.5.1.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-52490"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-28T11:15:49Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Pathomation allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Pathomation: from n/a through 2.5.1.",
"id": "GHSA-wv9c-gm3f-587q",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:35Z",
"published": "2024-11-28T18:38:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-52490"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/pathomation/vulnerability/wordpress-pathomation-plugin-2-5-1-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WV9G-VW7M-7MQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-24 00:30 – Updated: 2026-03-24 00:30The Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited file uploads due to missing authorization on import_popup_templates() function as well as insufficient file type validation in the upload_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.14.1. This makes it possible for Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload files with dangerous types that can lead to Remote Code Execution on servers configured to handle .phar files as executable PHP (e.g., Apache+mod_php), or Stored Cross-Site Scripting via .svg, .dfxp, or .xhtml files upload on any server configuration
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-3533"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-24T00:16:30Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited file uploads due to missing authorization on import_popup_templates() function as well as insufficient file type validation in the upload_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.14.1. This makes it possible for Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload files with dangerous types that can lead to Remote Code Execution on servers configured to handle .phar files as executable PHP (e.g., Apache+mod_php), or Stored Cross-Site Scripting via .svg, .dfxp, or .xhtml files upload on any server configuration",
"id": "GHSA-wv9g-vw7m-7mq8",
"modified": "2026-03-24T00:30:26Z",
"published": "2026-03-24T00:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3533"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jupiterx-core/trunk/includes/control-panel-2/includes/class-popup.php?rev=3430169#138"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jupiterx-core/trunk/includes/extensions/raven/includes/modules/forms/classes/ajax-handler.php?rev=3430169#L434"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jupiterx-core/trunk/includes/extensions/raven/includes/modules/forms/fields/file.php?rev=3430169#L214"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70bc5247-525d-4aae-9d66-efd65c9beee3?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WVC6-C72C-8M45
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-04 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Stacks Stacks Mobile App Builder allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Stacks Mobile App Builder: from n/a through 5.2.3.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-50527"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-04T14:15:15Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Stacks Stacks Mobile App Builder allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Stacks Mobile App Builder: from n/a through 5.2.3.",
"id": "GHSA-wvc6-c72c-8m45",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:17Z",
"published": "2024-11-04T15:31:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50527"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/stacks-mobile-app-builder/vulnerability/wordpress-stacks-mobile-app-builder-plugin-5-2-3-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/stacks-mobile-app-builder/wordpress-stacks-mobile-app-builder-plugin-5-2-3-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WVC7-F9MQ-QWHR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-11 00:02 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:01sentcms 4.0.x allows remote attackers to cause arbitrary file uploads through an unauthorized file upload interface, resulting in php code execution in /admin/upload/upload.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-24652"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-10T17:46:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "sentcms 4.0.x allows remote attackers to cause arbitrary file uploads through an unauthorized file upload interface, resulting in php code execution in /admin/upload/upload.",
"id": "GHSA-wvc7-f9mq-qwhr",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:01:24Z",
"published": "2022-03-11T00:02:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24652"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.hanayuzu.top/articles/37dacab4.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WVCR-5P3P-5934
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-24 12:30 – Updated: 2024-07-05 18:34A vulnerability has been found in cyberaz0r WebRAT up to 20191222 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function download_file of the file Server/api.php. The manipulation of the argument name leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The patch is identified as 0c394a795b9c10c07085361e6fcea286ee793701. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-257782 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36825"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-24T12:15:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in cyberaz0r WebRAT up to 20191222 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function download_file of the file Server/api.php. The manipulation of the argument name leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The patch is identified as 0c394a795b9c10c07085361e6fcea286ee793701. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-257782 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-wvcr-5p3p-5934",
"modified": "2024-07-05T18:34:12Z",
"published": "2024-03-24T12:30:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36825"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cyberaz0r/WebRAT/commit/0c394a795b9c10c07085361e6fcea286ee793701"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.257782"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.257782"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-WVF3-F2VP-H5CP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-29 04:12 – Updated: 2026-04-29 04:12A vulnerability was detected in RemoteClinic up to 2.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /staff/edit.php. Performing manipulation of the argument image results in unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-9772"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-01T10:15:33Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was detected in RemoteClinic up to 2.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /staff/edit.php. Performing manipulation of the argument image results in unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.",
"id": "GHSA-wvf3-f2vp-h5cp",
"modified": "2026-04-29T04:12:21Z",
"published": "2026-04-29T04:12:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-9772"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/lan041221/cvec/issues/18"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.322072"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.322072"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.640867"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.640956"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-WVPW-59RX-PRC9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-28 09:30 – Updated: 2023-11-28 09:30Unrestricted file upload in /main/inc/ajax/work.ajax.php in Chamilo LMS <= v1.11.24 allows authenticated attackers with learner role to obtain remote code execution via uploading of PHP files.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4226"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-28T08:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unrestricted file upload in `/main/inc/ajax/work.ajax.php` in Chamilo LMS \u003c= v1.11.24 allows authenticated attackers with learner role to obtain remote code execution via uploading of PHP files.",
"id": "GHSA-wvpw-59rx-prc9",
"modified": "2023-11-28T09:30:27Z",
"published": "2023-11-28T09:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4226"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/6f32625a012d5de2dfe8edbccb4ed14a85e310d4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/e864127a440c2cab0eb62c113a04e2e904543a1f"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms/commit/f3d62b65ad60d68096c2674d5695339f04de0b8a"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://starlabs.sg/advisories/23/23-4226"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.chamilo.org/projects/chamilo-18/wiki/security_issues#Issue-129-2023-09-04-Critical-impact-Moderate-risk-Authenticated-users-may-gain-unauthenticated-RCE-CVE-2023-4223CVE-2023-4224CVE-2023-4225CVE-2023-4226"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WVX8-9374-G4W7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 00:01 – Updated: 2022-05-25 00:00mySCADA myPRO versions prior to 8.20.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to the file system.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-33009"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-13T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "mySCADA myPRO versions prior to 8.20.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to the file system.",
"id": "GHSA-wvx8-9374-g4w7",
"modified": "2022-05-25T00:00:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T00:01:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33009"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-217-03"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.myscada.org/version-8-20-0-released-security-update"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WW4X-RV34-3576
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-20 21:30 – Updated: 2026-04-28 21:33Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WooCommerce AutomateWoo.This issue affects AutomateWoo: from n/a through 4.9.40.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-33318"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-20T19:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WooCommerce AutomateWoo.This issue affects AutomateWoo: from n/a through 4.9.40.",
"id": "GHSA-ww4x-rv34-3576",
"modified": "2026-04-28T21:33:31Z",
"published": "2023-12-20T21:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-33318"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woocommerce-follow-up-emails/wordpress-woocommerce-follow-up-emails-plugin-4-9-40-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WW86-3CC2-9G27
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-03 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:20Permissions vulnerability in Fuel-CMS v.1.4.6 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file to the assests parameter of the upload function.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-22151"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-03T21:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Permissions vulnerability in Fuel-CMS v.1.4.6 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted zip file to the assests parameter of the upload function.",
"id": "GHSA-ww86-3cc2-9g27",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:20:41Z",
"published": "2023-07-03T21:30:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-22151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/daylightstudio/FUEL-CMS/issues/551"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
Generate a new, unique filename for an uploaded file instead of using the user-supplied filename, so that no external input is used at all.[REF-422] [REF-423]
Mitigation MIT-21
Strategy: Enforcement by Conversion
When the set of acceptable objects, such as filenames or URLs, is limited or known, create a mapping from a set of fixed input values (such as numeric IDs) to the actual filenames or URLs, and reject all other inputs.
Mitigation
Consider storing the uploaded files outside of the web document root entirely. Then, use other mechanisms to deliver the files dynamically. [REF-423]
Mitigation MIT-5
Strategy: Input Validation
- Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
- When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range of acceptable values, missing or extra inputs, syntax, consistency across related fields, and conformance to business rules. As an example of business rule logic, "boat" may be syntactically valid because it only contains alphanumeric characters, but it is not valid if the input is only expected to contain colors such as "red" or "blue."
- Do not rely exclusively on looking for malicious or malformed inputs. This is likely to miss at least one undesirable input, especially if the code's environment changes. This can give attackers enough room to bypass the intended validation. However, denylists can be useful for detecting potential attacks or determining which inputs are so malformed that they should be rejected outright.
- For example, limiting filenames to alphanumeric characters can help to restrict the introduction of unintended file extensions.
Mitigation
Define a very limited set of allowable extensions and only generate filenames that end in these extensions. Consider the possibility of XSS (CWE-79) before allowing .html or .htm file types.
Mitigation
Strategy: Input Validation
Ensure that only one extension is used in the filename. Some web servers, including some versions of Apache, may process files based on inner extensions so that "filename.php.gif" is fed to the PHP interpreter.[REF-422] [REF-423]
Mitigation
When running on a web server that supports case-insensitive filenames, perform case-insensitive evaluations of the extensions that are provided.
Mitigation MIT-15
For any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server.
Mitigation
Do not rely exclusively on sanity checks of file contents to ensure that the file is of the expected type and size. It may be possible for an attacker to hide code in some file segments that will still be executed by the server. For example, GIF images may contain a free-form comments field.
Mitigation
Do not rely exclusively on the MIME content type or filename attribute when determining how to render a file. Validating the MIME content type and ensuring that it matches the extension is only a partial solution.
Mitigation MIT-17
Strategy: Environment Hardening
Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks [REF-76]. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment. For example, database applications rarely need to run as the database administrator, especially in day-to-day operations.
Mitigation MIT-22
Strategy: Sandbox or Jail
- Run the code in a "jail" or similar sandbox environment that enforces strict boundaries between the process and the operating system. This may effectively restrict which files can be accessed in a particular directory or which commands can be executed by the software.
- OS-level examples include the Unix chroot jail, AppArmor, and SELinux. In general, managed code may provide some protection. For example, java.io.FilePermission in the Java SecurityManager allows the software to specify restrictions on file operations.
- This may not be a feasible solution, and it only limits the impact to the operating system; the rest of the application may still be subject to compromise.
- Be careful to avoid CWE-243 and other weaknesses related to jails.
CAPEC-1: Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs
In applications, particularly web applications, access to functionality is mitigated by an authorization framework. This framework maps Access Control Lists (ACLs) to elements of the application's functionality; particularly URL's for web apps. In the case that the administrator failed to specify an ACL for a particular element, an attacker may be able to access it with impunity. An attacker with the ability to access functionality not properly constrained by ACLs can obtain sensitive information and possibly compromise the entire application. Such an attacker can access resources that must be available only to users at a higher privilege level, can access management sections of the application, or can run queries for data that they otherwise not supposed to.