Jimtawl 2.1.6/2.2.5 on Joomla File Upload Request unrestricted upload

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Jimtawl 2.1.6/2.2.5 on Joomla. This affects an unknown part of the component File Upload. Performing a manipulation as part of Request results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-6580. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in Jimtawl 2.1.6/2.2.5 on Joomla (Joomla Component). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component File Upload. The manipulation as part of a Request leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Arbitrary file upload exists in the Jimtawl 2.1.6 and 2.2.5 component for Joomla! via a view=upload&task=upload&pop=true&tmpl=component request.

The bug was discovered 02/02/2018. The weakness was published 02/02/2018 as EDB-ID 43958 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-6580 since 02/02/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1608.002 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (43958). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Joomla Component

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• Jimtawl

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• 2.1.6
• 2.2.5

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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