CVE-2011-4828
HighPublic exploitUnrestricted file upload vulnerability in includes/inline_image_upload.php in AutoSec Tools V-CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in temp/.
Published Dec 15, 2011 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2011-4828 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting V-CMS (Autosectools).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
65%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in includes/inline_image_upload.php in AutoSec Tools V-CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in temp/.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| V-CMSAutosectools | 1.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 15, 2011
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisory46861
- exploitMSF vcms_upload.rb
- exploitExploitDB-18738
- exploithttp://www.autosectools.com/Advisory/V-CMS-1.0-Arbitrary-Upload-236
- exploit50706
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in includes/inline_image_upload.php in AutoSec Tools V-CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in temp/.
Affected: V-CMS (Autosectools) versions 1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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