Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
InvoicePlane 1.4.10 allowed an authenticated user to upload arbitrary files to the web server. If abused, an attacker with a valid account could place a server-side script and compromise the web server. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, a named fixed version, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority if InvoicePlane 1.4.10 is deployed, especially on internet-facing systems. The issue starts with authenticated access but can escalate to server compromise. Prioritize asset confirmation, access restriction, and vendor-guided remediation.
Technical view
CVE-2017-1000238 describes authenticated arbitrary file upload in InvoicePlane 1.4.10. The CVE text states a malicious file can be uploaded to the webserver and that a script could compromise it. The referenced SEC Consult advisory is the public source, but the bundle does not include detailed remediation metadata.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running InvoicePlane 1.4.10 where attackers can obtain or abuse authenticated access. Internet-facing deployments increase business risk, especially if upload handling reaches executable web paths.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The described path requires authenticated access, but successful abuse may lead beyond application data exposure to web server compromise.
Researcher notes
The affected product and version are named in the CVE description, while structured affected metadata is incomplete. No CVSS, CWE, fixed version, or active exploitation claim is present in the bundle, so avoid stronger claims without additional vendor or advisory evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all InvoicePlane deployments and confirm whether version 1.4.10 is present.
- Check InvoicePlane and SEC Consult guidance for fixed versions or vendor-supported remediation.
- Restrict InvoicePlane access to trusted networks and known users while remediation is assessed.
- Review authenticated user permissions and remove unnecessary upload-capable accounts.
- Monitor webroot and upload locations for unexpected executable or script-like files.
Validation and detection
- Inventory public and internal InvoicePlane instances and record exact application versions.
- Review access logs for suspicious authenticated upload activity around affected instances.
- Inspect configured upload paths for unexpected files or recently added scripts.
- Confirm whether vendor remediation has been applied in staging and production.
- Document compensating controls if a fixed version cannot be immediately confirmed.
Public sources used
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File 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
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20170523-0_InvoicePlane_Upload_arbitrary_files_stored_XSS_v10.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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