Typecho 1.2.1 index.php upload/options-general unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Typecho 1.2.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file index.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument upload/options-general results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-36299. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Typecho 1.2.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument upload/options-general 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:

A File Upload vulnerability in typecho v.1.2.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the upload and options-general parameters in index.php.

The weakness was disclosed 08/03/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-36299 since 06/21/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1608.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 1.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-40269). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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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

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Typecho 1.2.1

Timelineinfo

06/21/2023 🔍
08/03/2023 +43 days 🔍
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01/12/2026 +893 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-36299 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-36299
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236067
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2023 22:08
Updated: 01/12/2026 22:51
Changes: 08/03/2023 22:08 (40), 08/26/2023 09:18 (11), 01/12/2026 22:51 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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