Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
MobileCartly 1.0 lets unauthenticated internet users make the server write attacker-supplied files. If the file is placed where the web server can run it, the issue can become remote code execution. For any still-running MobileCartly instance, this is a business-critical compromise risk, not routine hygiene.
Executive priority
Prioritize immediate identification and containment of any exposed instance. The application-level weakness can allow full server compromise, and public exploit material exists. If MobileCartly is still used, plan urgent replacement unless authoritative vendor guidance provides a supported fix.
Technical view
The vulnerability is in savepage.php, which calls file_put_contents() using attacker-controlled GET input without authentication or authorization checks. Sources describe arbitrary file creation in pages/ or any writable server path, with remote code execution impact. The supplied CVSS 4.0 score is 10.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to MobileCartly 1.0 deployments. The product appears old, and the bundle provides no CPEs or reliable deployment prevalence. Any internet-facing instance should be treated as highly exposed because the described attack needs no credentials, no user interaction, and low complexity.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references are cited, including Exploit-DB and a Metasploit module, so working exploit material appears publicly available. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Do not assume active exploitation without additional evidence.
Researcher notes
The record maps the issue to CWE-434, though the described primitive is arbitrary file creation via unauthenticated file_put_contents(). The source bundle names MobileCartly 1.0 only. No patch, maintained vendor channel, CPE, or active exploitation evidence is provided.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory for MobileCartly 1.0 and exposed savepage.php endpoints.
- Remove public internet access to affected deployments until remediated.
- Check vendor or trusted advisory guidance for a fixed release or supported replacement.
- Disable or restrict the vulnerable script if removal is not immediately possible.
- Review web roots and writable paths for attacker-created files.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether MobileCartly 1.0 exists in asset inventory or hosting accounts.
- Verify whether savepage.php is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review server logs for unauthenticated requests to savepage.php.
- Inspect pages/ and writable web directories for unexpected files.
- Confirm compensating access controls block untrusted access.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/mobilecartly_upload_exec.rbCVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20422CVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21079CVE reference · exploit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120919081957/http://mobilecartly.com/CVE reference · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mobilecartly-arbitrary-file-creationCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.