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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-2022-0960 Stored XSS viva .properties file upload in star7th/showdoc — star7th/showdoc 5.4 -2022-03-14
CVE-2022-24387 File upload and overwrite to app_data/Config in SmarterTrack v100.0.8019.14010 — SmarterTrack 9.1 Critical2022-03-14
CVE-2022-0930 File upload filter bypass leading to stored XSS in microweber/microweber — microweber/microweber 4.8 -2022-03-12
CVE-2022-0912 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in microweber/microweber — microweber/microweber 8.7 -2022-03-11
CVE-2022-0440 Catch Themes Demo Import < 2.1.1 - Admin+ Remote Code Execution — Catch Themes Demo Import 7.2 -2022-03-07
CVE-2021-24960 WordPress File Upload < 4.16.3 - Contributor+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Malicious SVG — WordPress File Upload 5.4 -2022-03-07
CVE-2021-24216 All-in-One WP Migration < 7.41 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload to RCE — All-in-One WP Migration 7.2 -2022-03-07
CVE-2022-0409 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in star7th/showdoc — star7th/showdoc 8.0 -2022-02-19
CVE-2021-22803 Schneider Electric IGSS 代码问题漏洞 — Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Collector (dc.exe) (V15.0.0.21243 and prior) 9.8 -2022-02-11
CVE-2021-37194 Siemens Comos 代码问题漏洞 — COMOS V10.2 6.5 -2022-02-09
CVE-2022-0472 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in jsdecena/laracom — jsdecena/laracom 9.9 -2022-02-04
CVE-2022-23026 F5 BIG-IP 代码问题漏洞 — BIG-IP ASM & Advanced WAF 4.3 -2022-01-25
CVE-2022-0263 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in pimcore/pimcore — pimcore/pimcore 8.8 -2022-01-18
CVE-2022-0242 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in crater-invoice/crater — crater-invoice/crater 6.7 -2022-01-17
CVE-2021-34997 Commvault CommCell 代码问题漏洞 — CommCell 8.8 -2022-01-13
CVE-2021-34995 Commvault CommCell 代码问题漏洞 — CommCell 8.8 -2022-01-13
CVE-2021-4080 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in crater-invoice/crater — crater-invoice/crater 7.2 -2022-01-12
CVE-2021-24981 Directorist – Business Directory Plugin < 7.0.6.2 - CSRF to Remote File Upload — Directorist – Business Directory Plugin 8.8 -2021-12-21
CVE-2021-44164 Chain Sea Information Integration Co., Ltd ai chatbot system - Arbitrary File Upload — ai chatbot system 9.8 Critical2021-12-20
CVE-2021-44159 4MOSAn GCB Doctor - Unrestricted Upload of File — GCB Doctor 9.8 Critical2021-12-20
CVE-2021-43829 Unrestricted Upload of Files in Patrowl — PatrowlManager 7.4 High2021-12-14
CVE-2021-42133 Ivanti Avalanche 代码问题漏洞 — Ivanti Avalanche 8.1 -2021-12-07
CVE-2021-42123 Missing Upload Filter in TopEase — TopEase 7.3 High2021-11-30
CVE-2021-42362 WordPress Popular Posts <= 5.3.2 Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload — WordPress Popular Posts 8.8 High2021-11-17
CVE-2021-39222 XSS in Talk — security-advisories 6.4 Medium2021-11-15
CVE-2021-42839 Grand Vice info Co. webopac7 - Arbitrary File Upload — webopac7 8.8 High2021-11-15
CVE-2021-3915 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in bookstackapp/bookstack — bookstackapp/bookstack 7.3 -2021-11-13
CVE-2018-25019 LearnDash < 2.5.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload — LearnDash LMS 7.5 -2021-11-01
CVE-2021-3745 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in flatcore/flatcore-cms — flatcore/flatcore-cms 6.6 -2021-10-28
CVE-2021-3906 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in bookstackapp/bookstack — bookstackapp/bookstack 7.3 -2021-10-27

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.