CVE-2024-44871
Published: 10 September 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-44871 is a high-severity Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) vulnerability in Mozilo Mozilocms. Its CVSS base score is 7.2 (High).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Exploit Public-Facing Application (T1190); ranked in the top 3.3% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2024-44871 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability affecting the /admin/index.php component of moziloCMS version 3.0. The flaw, tracked under CWE-434, permits an authenticated user to upload a crafted file that results in arbitrary code execution on the server. It carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
An attacker with administrative credentials can exploit the issue remotely by sending a malicious file through the administrative interface, achieving full code execution without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability is therefore limited to privileged insiders or compromised administrator accounts but grants complete control once reached.
Public proof-of-concept code has been published, and the current EPSS score of 0.2942 indicates moderate and stable exploitation probability since disclosure. No vendor advisory or patch information is referenced in the available sources.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-41129
Vulnerability details
An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the component /admin/index.php of moziloCMS v3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise TechniquesAI
Why these techniques?
Arbitrary file upload in moziloCMS /admin/index.php enables remote code execution by exploiting a public-facing web application.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Requiring identifiable owners for portable devices reduces the attack surface for unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types via anonymous media.
Dangerous file uploads can be detonated in the chamber to determine malice before any production write or execution occurs.
Prevents unrestricted writing of arbitrary or malicious firmware by keeping hardware write-protect enabled except under tightly controlled manual procedures.
Scans files from external sources on download/open/execute, blocking unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types.