Joomla! Art Uploader Module Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability


Description   Sammy Forgit has discovered a vulnerability in the Art Uploader module for Joomla!, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to the modules/mod_artuploader/upload.php script allowing the upload of files with arbitrary extensions to a folder inside the webroot. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a malicious PHP script.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.0.1. Other versions may also be affected.
     
Vulnerable Products   Vulnerable Software:
Art Uploader 1.x (module for Joomla!)
     
Solution   Restrict access to the modules/mod_artuploader/upload.php script (e.g. via .htaccess).
     
CVE  
     
References   OpenSysCom:
http://www.opensyscom.fr/Actualites/joomla-modules-art-uploader-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability.html
     
Vulnerability Manager Detection   No
     
IPS Protection  
ASQ Engine alarm Available Since
Upload of a PHP file in a vulnerable web application
5.0.0
     


 
 
 
 
 Risk level 
High 

 Vulnerability First Public Report Date 
2012-06-13 

 Target Type 
Server 

 Possible exploit 
Remote