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RunCMS Remote Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for remote arbitrary file upload vulnerability in RunCMS

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a PHP application that permits arbitrary
file uploads.

Description :

The remote host is running RunCMS / E-Xoops, a content management
system written in PHP.

According to its banner, the version of this software installed on the
remote host may permit a user to upload arbitrary files and potentially
run them. This issue arises if avatar uploads are enabled (they are
not by default).

See also :

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/395097

Solution :

Set 'Allow custom avatar upload' to 'No' in 'Custom avatar settings'.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 3
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:R/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 13027

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