VDB-107212 · CVE-2017-14840 · EDB-ID 42796

TeamWork TicketPlus updateProfile unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TeamWork TicketPlus. The affected element is the function updateProfile. Executing a manipulation can lead to unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-14840. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in TeamWork TicketPlus (Ticket Tracking Software) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function updateProfile. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

TeamWork TicketPlus allows Arbitrary File Upload in updateProfile.

The bug was discovered 09/26/2017. The weakness was disclosed 09/28/2017 as EDB-ID 42796 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-14840 since 09/27/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1608.002.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (42796). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Ticket Tracking Software

Vendor

TeamWork

Name

TicketPlus

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

09/26/2017 🔍
09/27/2017 +1 days 🔍
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09/28/2017 +1 days 🔍
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09/28/2017 +0 days 🔍
11/09/2025 +2964 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: EDB-ID 42796
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14840 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14840
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107212
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2017 11:15
Updated: 11/09/2025 05:09
Changes: 09/28/2017 11:15 (64), 11/25/2019 07:12 (1), 11/09/2025 05:09 (16)
Complete: 🔍
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