FlashChat Arbitrary File Upload RCE
Vulnerability Description
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 scripts. Once uploaded, these scripts can be executed remotely, resulting in arbitrary code execution as the web server user.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- x-hayben21
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/flashchat_upload_exec.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28709
- https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/37342/flashchat-arbitrary-file-upload
- https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=2627786
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/flashchat-arbitrary-file-upload-rce
Affected Vendor
TUFaT
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