Cyclone Slider <= 3.2.0 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload
Strategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The Cyclone Slider Plugin is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution via the slider import functionality in versions up to, and including, 3.2.0, due to the use of the 'createfromimage' function as the sole method of validating file type. This allows authenticated users with administrative privileges to upload and extract zip files containing polyglot PHP webshells that are also valid images.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
External References
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