Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Havalite CMS 1.1.7 has an unauthenticated file upload flaw that can let an internet attacker place a server-executable PHP file and run it. For any exposed legacy Havalite site, this is a high-urgency issue because it can lead to full application compromise without credentials.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any public Havalite CMS system. The vulnerability is unauthenticated, critical severity, and has public exploit material. If Havalite is not deployed, no direct exposure is indicated by the supplied sources.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-434 in upload.php: missing authentication checks and inadequate extension validation allow arbitrary PHP upload via multipart form data. Uploaded files are reachable under havalite/tmp/files/, enabling remote code execution. Sources confirm 1.1.7 and say earlier versions may also be affected, but that broader range is not proven here.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on internet-facing Havalite CMS 1.1.7 deployments with upload.php reachable and havalite/tmp/files/ web-accessible. Earlier versions are possible but not confirmed by the supplied evidence.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references exist in Metasploit and Exploit-DB, which raises operational risk. The supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation, so active exploitation should be treated as unconfirmed.
Researcher notes
The core risk is arbitrary file upload leading to PHP execution from a predictable web-accessible directory. Do not assume active exploitation from the provided evidence. The affected range beyond 1.1.7 and any official patch status remain incomplete in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and prioritize any Havalite CMS deployments, especially version 1.1.7.
- Check vendor or project guidance for an official fix or supported replacement.
- Restrict public access to upload.php until remediation is complete.
- Prevent PHP execution from upload and temporary file directories.
- Consider retiring or isolating unsupported Havalite CMS instances.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Havalite CMS is present and determine the exact version.
- Verify whether upload.php is reachable without authentication.
- Review web server logs for upload.php requests and access to havalite/tmp/files/.
- Inspect upload directories for unexpected PHP or executable files.
- Confirm web server configuration blocks script execution in upload storage.
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
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (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:N/SI:N/SA:N
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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:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/havalite_upload_exec.rbCVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26243CVE reference · exploit
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/havalite/CVE reference · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/havalite-cms-arbitary-file-upload-rceCVE 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.