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CVE-2012-10038

Auxilium RateMyPet contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerabili...

Critical CVSS 9.3

Overview

Auxilium RateMyPet contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload_banners.php. The banner upload feature fails to validate file types or enforce authentication, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP files. These files are stored in a web-accessible /banners/ directory and can be executed directly, resulting in remote code execution.

CWE: CWE-434 Published: 2025-08-11T15:15:27.223
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.3 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: rce, upload (tag impact: VERY HIGH)

Recommended actions:

  • Patch/upgrade immediately (remote code execution).
  • Reduce exposure (WAF/segmentation), minimize attack surface.
  • Restrict types/MIME, store outside web root, inspect content.

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