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7.5

X2CRM lets logged-in users run code by uploading .pht files

CVE-2015-5074 · published 11 years ago
Summary

The FileUploadsFilter component in X2CRM before version 5.0.9 does not properly block dangerous file types. A user with a valid account could upload a file ending in .pht and cause the server to execute its PHP code. Upgrade to version 5.0.9 or later, or apply the vendor's patch, and consider limiting file‑upload permissions to trusted personnel.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
x2engine x2crm <= 5.0.8
cpe:2.3:a:x2engine:x2crm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the FileUploadsFilter class in protected/components/filters/FileUploadsFilter.php in X2Engine X2CRM before 5.0.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute a...
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in the FileUploadsFilter class in protected/components/filters/FileUploadsFilter.php in X2Engine X2CRM before 5.0.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a .pht extension.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
8% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published29 Sep 2015
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-5074 · NVD
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