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CriticalPublic exploit

Unrestricted file upload in InnovaStudio WYSIWYG Editor 5.4 (asset manager)

IdentifiersCVE-2023-53950CWE-434· Unrestricted Upload of File with…

InnovaStudio WYSIWYG Editor 5.4 contains an unrestricted file upload flaw in its asset manager upload handling. The upload controls can be bypassed via filename manipulation, including use of null-byte techniques and alternate/double file extensions, allowing an attacker to upload dangerous server-side files (e.g., malicious ASP web shells) despite intended file extension restrictions.

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Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload and place a malicious ASP shell on the server via the editor’s asset manager, which can lead to full compromise of the affected web application context (high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability).

Mitigation

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Harden upload handling and hosting configuration: (1) strictly validate file type and size server-side; (2) sanitize/normalize filenames and reject null bytes and multiple/ambiguous extensions; (3) store uploads outside the web root where possible; (4) disable/deny server-side script execution (ASP/ASPX/etc.) in upload directories via web server configuration; (5) restrict access to the asset manager/upload functionality (authn/authz) and monitor for suspicious uploads.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Update InnovaStudio WYSIWYG Editor to a fixed/latest version that corrects upload validation. Implement robust server-side allowlisting of permitted file types (content-based validation/MIME sniffing where appropriate), enforce safe filename handling (reject/strip null bytes and normalize extensions), and ensure upload handlers do not rely on client-supplied filenames/extensions for security decisions.
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