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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

CVE-2025-56704

High
8.8/10

Summary

LeptonCMS version 7.3.0 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability, which is caused by the lack of proper validation for uploaded files. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by uploading a specially crafted ZIP/PHP file to execute arbitrary code.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with dangerous type

'Unrestricted file upload with dangerous type' attacks involve an attacker uploading or transferring files of dangerous types to the server. The severity of such an attack depends upon the execution mechanism and the storage location of the uploaded file. Thus, it may range from simple defacement to arbitrary file execution, and complete system takeover.

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  • Published