CVE-2019-16113
HighPublic exploitBludit 3.9.2 allows remote code execution via bl-kernel/ajax/upload-images.php because PHP code can be entered with a .jpg file name, and then this PHP code can write other PHP code to a ../ pathname.
Published Sep 8, 2019 · Updated Aug 7, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-16113 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Bludit.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 78% 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 v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
78%
Higher than 99.5% 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
Bludit 3.9.2 allows remote code execution via bl-kernel/ajax/upload-images.php because PHP code can be entered with a .jpg file name, and then this PHP code can write other PHP code to a ../ pathname.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| BluditBludit | 3.9.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 8, 2019
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155295/Bludit-Directory-Traversal-Image-File-Upload.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157988/Bludit-3.9.12-Directory-Traversal.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158569/Bludit-3.9.2-Directory-Traversal.html
- exploithttps://github.com/bludit/bludit/issues/1081
- exploitMSF bludit_upload_images_exec.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Bludit 3.9.2 allows remote code execution via bl-kernel/ajax/upload-images.php because PHP code can be entered with a .jpg file name, and then this PHP code can write other PHP code to a ../ pathname.
Affected: Bludit versions 3.9.2. 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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