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CVE-2013-10038

An unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in FlashChat versi...

Critical CVSS 9.3

Overview

An unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability exists in FlashChat versions 6.0.2 and 6.0.4 through 6.0.8. The upload.php endpoint fails to properly validate file types and authentication, allowing attackers to upload malicious PHP scripts. Once uploaded, these scripts can be executed remotely, resulting in arbitrary code execution as the web server user.

CWE: CWE-434 Published: 2025-07-31T15:15:33.583
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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