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CVE-2020-7246

HighPublic exploit

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in qdPM 9.1 and earlier.

Published Jan 21, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2020-7246 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Qdpm.
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Qdpm <=9.1, Qdpm 9.1.
  • 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)

83%

Higher than 99.6% 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

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in qdPM 9.1 and earlier. An attacker can upload a malicious PHP code file via the profile photo functionality, by leveraging a path traversal vulnerability in the users['photop_preview'] delete photo feature, allowing bypass of .htaccess protection. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-3884.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
QdpmQdpmSee advisory9.1

Patched Releases

Qdpm

<=9.1

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jan 21, 2020

  2. Last updated

    Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
  • CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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