CVE-2018-16388 describes a critical vulnerability in e107 version 2.1.8, specifically within the e107_web/js/plupload/upload.php component. This flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the file upload process, specifically by uploading a file with a .php extension while falsely declaring an image/jpeg content type. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), this vulnerability poses a significant risk, as it can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, requiring only high privileges for exploitation. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit or Nuclei, and it has garnered minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:e107:e107:2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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