CVE-2024-35593
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedAn arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the File preview function of Raingad IM v4.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PDF file.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceA file upload vulnerability exists in Raingad IM v4.1.4's File preview function that allows attackers to upload crafted PDF files containing malicious code. The application fails to properly validate PDF file contents, enabling arbitrary code execution when the uploaded file is accessed or previewed.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify Raingad IM installation and versionSearch for Raingad IM application files in the web root, check application metadata files (e.g., version.info, about.php, or admin panel about page) to confirm version 4.1.4 is installedAffected if Raingad IM version 4.1.4 is found on the system
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Locate the File preview/upload moduleNavigate the application directory structure to identify the file upload or preview functionality, typically found in modules, plugins, or handlers directories related to file managementAffected if The File preview function exists and is accessible in the application
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Verify PDF upload acceptanceTest whether the application accepts PDF file uploads through the file preview/upload feature, or inspect the application's allowed file type configuration in upload handling codeAffected if The application permits uploading PDF files without strict content validation
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Inspect file validation logicExamine the file upload handler code for PDF validation - look for magic byte/content-type checking versus only extension-based validationAffected if Validation relies solely on file extension or MIME type without inspecting PDF content structure (magic bytes)
The environment is affected if Raingad IM v4.1.4 is installed and the File preview function accepts PDF uploads without proper content-level validation.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataImplement strict file type validation using magic byte verification instead of relying on file extensions, sanitize or sandbox PDF files before allowing preview, and store uploaded files outside the web root with indirect access through a secure file handler.
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