Unrestricted File UploadWeakness · CWE-434

CVE-2024-46625

HIGH · 8.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-12-03
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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94/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable Zero-click

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 · unedited
An authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /documentCache/upload endpoint of InfoDom Performa 365 v4.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted SVG 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 · high confidence

Authenticated users can upload arbitrary SVG files through the /documentCache/upload endpoint in InfoDom Performa 365 v4.0.1. SVG files can contain embedded malicious scripts or exploit parser vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server.

MitigationImplement strict allowlist-based file validation (verify magic bytes, not just extensions), sanitize or reject SVG uploads, store uploaded files outside the webroot, and disable script execution in upload directories.

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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
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 checks

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  1. Identify InfoDom Performa 365 installation and version
    Locate the installation directory or check system inventory for InfoDom Performa 365. Look for version information in the application metadata, about page, or installation logs.
    Affected if The installed version is InfoDom Performa 365 v4.0.1 or an unpatched version within this release line.
  2. Verify the /documentCache/upload endpoint exists
    Check if the web server exposes the /documentCache/upload path. This may be discoverable via web path enumeration, reviewing application routing configuration, or consulting the application's API documentation if available.
    Affected if The /documentCache/upload endpoint is present and accessible on the server.
  3. Confirm file upload functionality is enabled
    Review application configuration files or settings panel to determine if document/file upload features are enabled for users. Check if any upload-related modules are loaded or active.
    Affected if File upload functionality is enabled and available to authenticated users.
  4. Check if SVG file uploads are permitted
    Inspect the application's allowed file type configuration. Look for file extension validation settings that may explicitly or implicitly allow .svg uploads. Test by attempting to upload an SVG file through the upload endpoint with valid credentials.
    Affected if SVG files are accepted as valid upload types by the application.
  5. Determine if authentication is properly enforced on the endpoint
    Attempt to access the /documentCache/upload endpoint without credentials. Review server logs for authentication enforcement. Check if the endpoint enforces valid session/authentication before processing uploads.
    Affected if The endpoint accepts uploads from users with valid credentials (as stated in the CVE), meaning authentication is enforced but the vulnerability still exists within that context.

A user is affected if InfoDom Performa 365 v4.0.1 is installed, the /documentCache/upload endpoint is accessible, file uploads are enabled, and SVG files are accepted as valid upload types.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Implement strict allowlist-based file validation (verify magic bytes, not just extensions), sanitize or reject SVG uploads, store uploaded files outside the webroot, and disable script execution in upload directories.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
17.0 hours of engineering $3,000
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