CVE-2004-1405
Description
MediaWiki 1.3.8 and earlier, when used with Apache mod_mime, does not properly handle files with two file extensions, such as .php.rar, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
MediaWiki 1.3.x - Arbitrary Script Upload
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11985/info
MediaWiki is reported prone to a vulnerability that can allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary PHP scripts to a vulnerable server. This issue results from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input.
If successful, the attacker can execute arbitrary script code on a vulnerable server. This can lead to unauthorized access in the context of the application.
MediaWiki 1.3.8 and prior versions are affected by this issue.
Script file name:
attack.php.rar OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 1.4.9 |
| sid | Fixed | 1.4.9 |
| forky | Fixed | 1.4.9 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 1.4.9 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 1.4.9 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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