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CVE-2016-9268: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Blog appearance in the "Install or upgrade manually" module i...

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Blog appearance in the "Install or upgrade manually" module in Dotclear through 2.10.4 allows remote authenticated super-administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading a theme file with an zip extension, and then accessing it via unspecified vectors.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Dotclear through 2.10.4 allowed a logged-in super-administrator to upload a theme package in a way that could lead to arbitrary code execution. This is serious where super-admin accounts are shared, weakly protected, or compromised, but the source bundle does not show public exploitation or KEV listing. Exposure is limited to Dotclear installations at or before 2.10.4 where an attacker has super-administrator access or can compromise such an account. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing or business-critical Dotclear instance. The required privilege lowers likelihood, but code execution raises impact if an admin account is compromised. Mitigation focus: Identify any Dotclear deployments and confirm whether versions are through 2.10.4.; Check Dotclear vendor guidance and the referenced changeset for the supported fix path.; Restrict super-administrator access to trusted users with strong authentication..

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