Pluck up to 4.7.7-dev1 /data/inc/images.php unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Pluck up to 4.7.7-dev1 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /data/inc/images.php. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2018-11736. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Pluck up to 4.7.7-dev1. This affects an unknown part of the file /data/inc/images.php. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

An issue was discovered in Pluck before 4.7.7-dev2. /data/inc/images.php allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code by using the image/jpeg content type for a .htaccess file.

The bug was discovered 05/31/2018. The weakness was disclosed 06/05/2018 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-11736 since 06/05/2018. 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 and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1608.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download 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 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:data/inc/images.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 4.7.7-dev2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (52460). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Pluck 4.7.7-dev2

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 61
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-11736 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11736
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118947
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2018 15:30
Updated: 12/09/2025 11:41
Changes: 06/05/2018 15:30 (57), 02/15/2020 08:22 (2), 03/21/2023 14:52 (5), 12/09/2025 11:41 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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