# CVE-2011-5083: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in inc/swf/swfupload.swf in Dotclear 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-03-19 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in inc/swf/swfupload.swf in Dotclear 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable PHP extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory.

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## References

- http://www.osvdb.org/79665
- http://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2011090012
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18529
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52173
- http://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Dotclear-file-upload-via-swfupload-swf-11396

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