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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: Pluck CMS < 4.7.13 has a **File Upload Restriction Bypass**.β¦
π οΈ **Root Cause**: Inadequate validation of uploaded file extensions/types in the "Manage Files" functionality. π« **Flaw**: Allows execution of server-side scripts (like PHP/Phar) that should be blocked.β¦
π― **Affected**: Pluck CMS versions **before 4.7.13**. π¦ **Component**: The "Manage Files" feature within the admin panel. π **Vendor**: Pluck CMS (Open Source).
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π» **Action**: Hackers gain **Remote Code Execution (RCE)**. π **Privileges**: Requires **Admin Privileges** to upload. π **Data**: Full access to the host system via webshell. π΅οΈββοΈ **Impact**: Complete system takeover.
π **Check**: Log in as Admin β Go to "Manage Files". π€ **Test**: Try uploading a `.phar` or `.php` file. π« **Indicator**: If upload succeeds and file is executable, you are vulnerable.β¦
β **Fixed**: Yes. π¦ **Patch**: Upgrade to **Pluck CMS 4.7.13** or later. π **Action**: Update the CMS immediately to close the file upload bypass. π‘οΈ **Official**: Fix provided by the Pluck CMS project.
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
π§ **No Patch?**: Restrict Admin access strictly. π« **Block**: Disable file upload features if not needed. π‘οΈ **WAF**: Use Web Application Firewall to block `.phar`/`.php` uploads.β¦
π₯ **Urgency**: **HIGH**. π¨ **Priority**: Critical for Admins. β³ **Time**: Exploits are public and easy to use. π‘οΈ **Action**: Patch immediately to prevent RCE.β¦