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CWE-434 (危险类型文件的不加限制上传) — Vulnerability Class 2034

2034 vulnerabilities classified as CWE-434 (危险类型文件的不加限制上传). AI Chinese analysis included.

CWE-434 represents a critical input validation weakness where applications permit the upload of file types that are inherently dangerous or automatically processed by the system. Attackers typically exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious scripts, such as web shells or executable binaries, disguised as legitimate documents or images. Once uploaded, these files are executed by the server, granting the attacker remote code execution capabilities and potentially full system compromise. To mitigate this risk, developers must implement strict allowlists that define only the specific, safe file extensions permitted for upload. Additionally, files should be stored outside the web root directory to prevent direct execution, and content verification techniques, such as checking file headers rather than relying solely on extensions, should be employed to ensure integrity and prevent evasion of basic validation checks.

MITRE CWE Description
The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
Common Consequences (1)
Integrity, Confidentiality, AvailabilityExecute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Arbitrary code execution is possible if an uploaded file is interpreted and executed as code by the recipient. This is especially true for web-server extensions such as .asp and .php because these file types are often treated as automatically executable, even when file system permissions do not spec…
Mitigations (5)
Architecture and DesignGenerate a new, unique filename for an uploaded file instead of using the user-supplied filename, so that no external input is used at all.[REF-422] [REF-423]
Architecture and DesignWhen the set of acceptable objects, such as filenames or URLs, is limited or known, create a mapping from a set of fixed input values (such as numeric IDs) to the actual filenames or URLs, and reject all other inputs.
Architecture and DesignConsider storing the uploaded files outside of the web document root entirely. Then, use other mechanisms to deliver the files dynamically. [REF-423]
ImplementationAssume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does. When performing input validation, consider all potentially relevant properties, including length, type of input, the full range…
Architecture and DesignDefine a very limited set of allowable extensions and only generate filenames that end in these extensions. Consider the possibility of XSS (CWE-79) before allowing .html or .htm file types.
Examples (2)
The following code intends to allow a user to upload a picture to the web server. The HTML code that drives the form on the user end has an input field of type "file".
<form action="upload_picture.php" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data"> Choose a file to upload: <input type="file" name="filename"/> <br/> <input type="submit" name="submit" value="Submit"/> </form>
Good · HTML
// Define the target location where the picture being // uploaded is going to be saved. $target = "pictures/" . basename($_FILES['uploadedfile']['name']); // Move the uploaded file to the new location. if(move_uploaded_file($_FILES['uploadedfile']['tmp_name'], $target)) { echo "The picture has been successfully uploaded."; } else { echo "There was an error uploading the picture, please try again."; }
Bad · PHP
The following code demonstrates the unrestricted upload of a file with a Java servlet and a path traversal vulnerability. The action attribute of an HTML form is sending the upload file request to the Java servlet.
<form action="FileUploadServlet" method="post" enctype="multipart/form-data"> Choose a file to upload: <input type="file" name="filename"/> <br/> <input type="submit" name="submit" value="Submit"/> </form>
Good · HTML
public class FileUploadServlet extends HttpServlet { ... protected void doPost(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response) throws ServletException, IOException { response.setContentType("text/html"); PrintWriter out = response.getWriter(); String contentType = request.getContentType(); // the starting position of the boundary header int ind = contentType.indexOf("boundary="); String boundary = contentType.substring(ind+9); String pLine = new String(); String uploadLocation = new String(UPLOAD_DIRECTORY_STRING); //Constant value // verify that content type is multipart form data i
Bad · Java
CVE IDTitleCVSSSeverityPublished
CVE-2023-5636 Malicious File Upload in ArslanSoft's Education Portal — Education Portal 9.8 Critical2023-12-01
CVE-2023-5637 Plaintext Storage of a Password in ArslanSoft's Education Portal — Education Portal 7.5 High2023-12-01
CVE-2023-6449 Contact Form 7 <= 5.8.3 - Authenticated (Editor+) Arbitrary File Upload — Contact Form 7 6.6 Medium2023-12-01
CVE-2023-5966 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in EspoCRM — EspoCRM 4.7 Medium2023-11-30
CVE-2023-5965 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in EspoCRM — EspoCRM 4.7 Medium2023-11-30
CVE-2023-4225 Chamilo LMS File Upload Functionality Remote Code Execution — Chamilo 8.8 High2023-11-28
CVE-2023-4226 Chamilo LMS File Upload Functionality Remote Code Execution — Chamilo 8.8 High2023-11-28
CVE-2023-4224 Chamilo LMS File Upload Functionality Remote Code Execution — Chamilo 8.8 High2023-11-28
CVE-2023-4223 Chamilo LMS File Upload Functionality Remote Code Execution — Chamilo 8.8 High2023-11-28
CVE-2023-4220 Chamilo LMS Unauthenticated Big Upload File Remote Code Execution — Chamilo 8.1 High2023-11-28
CVE-2023-6219 BookingPress <= 1.0.76 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload — Appointment Booking Calendar Plugin and Scheduling Plugin – BookingPress 7.2 High2023-11-28
CVE-2023-41998 Arcserve UDP Unauthenticated RCE — Arcserve UDP 9.8 Critical2023-11-27
CVE-2023-6308 Xiamen Four-Faith Video Surveillance Management System Apache Struts unrestricted upload — Video Surveillance Management System 6.3 Medium2023-11-27
CVE-2023-6274 Byzoro Smart S80 PHP File updatelib.php unrestricted upload — Smart S80 6.3 Medium2023-11-24
CVE-2023-41812 Uploading executables via the file manager — Pandora FMS 5.7 Medium2023-11-23
CVE-2023-41788 Remote Code Execution via File Uploader — Pandora FMS 7.6 High2023-11-23
CVE-2023-5822 Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload - Contact Form 7 <= 1.3.7.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload — Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 8.1 High2023-11-22
CVE-2023-6187 Paid Memberships Pro <= 2.12.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload — Paid Memberships Pro – Content Restriction, User Registration, & Paid Subscriptions 7.5 High2023-11-18
CVE-2023-39548 NEC Corporation CLUSTERPRO 安全漏洞 — CLUSTERPRO X (EXPRESSCLUSTER X) 8.8 -2023-11-17
CVE-2023-6133 Forminator <= 1.27.0 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload — Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder 6.6 Medium2023-11-15
CVE-2023-6127 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in salesagility/suitecrm — salesagility/suitecrm 8.8 -2023-11-14
CVE-2023-47621 Remote code execution via file uploads in guest-entries — guest-entries 8.8 High2023-11-13
CVE-2023-6102 Maiwei Safety Production Control Platform unrestricted upload — Safety Production Control Platform 5.3 Medium2023-11-13
CVE-2023-47129 Statamic CMS remote code execution via front-end form uploads — cms 8.4 High2023-11-10
CVE-2023-42659 WS_FTP Server Arbitrary File Upload — WS_FTP Server 9.1 Critical2023-11-07
CVE-2023-41357 Galaxy Software Services Vitals ESP - Arbitrary File Upload — Vitals ESP 8.8 High2023-11-03
CVE-2023-5919 SourceCodester Company Website CMS Create Blog Page createblog unrestricted upload — Company Website CMS 4.7 Medium2023-11-02
CVE-2023-5860 Icons Font Loader <= 1.1.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload — Icons Font Loader – Load Web Fonts and Icon Libraries 7.2 High2023-11-02
CVE-2023-20196 Cisco Identity Services Engine 安全漏洞 — Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 4.7 Medium2023-11-01
CVE-2023-20195 Cisco Identity Services Engine 安全漏洞 — Cisco Identity Services Engine Software 4.7 Medium2023-11-01

Vulnerabilities classified as CWE-434 (危险类型文件的不加限制上传) represent 2034 CVEs. The CWE taxonomy describes the weakness; review individual CVEs for product-specific impact.