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CVE-2017-9602: KBVault Mysql Free Knowledge Base application package 0.16a comes with a FileExplorer/Explorer.aspx?id=/Upl...

KBVault Mysql Free Knowledge Base application package 0.16a comes with a FileExplorer/Explorer.aspx?id=/Uploads file-management component. An unauthenticated user can access the file upload and deletion functionality. Through this functionality, a user can upload an ASPX script to Uploads/Documents/ to run any arbitrary code.

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Plain-English summary

KBVault Mysql Free Knowledge Base 0.16a exposes file upload and deletion features without authentication. If the application is reachable, an attacker could place server-side ASPX content in the uploads area and run arbitrary code on the web server.

Executive priority

Prioritize immediate review if this legacy application is internet-facing. The business risk is full server compromise, but available evidence does not confirm active exploitation or a vendor patch.

Technical view

The vulnerable FileExplorer/Explorer.aspx component allows unauthenticated access to upload and delete functions. The CVE description states ASPX scripts can be uploaded to Uploads/Documents/, enabling arbitrary code execution in an ASP.NET hosting context.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where legacy KBVault Mysql Free Knowledge Base 0.16a is deployed on an ASP.NET/IIS server and the FileExplorer upload path is reachable by unauthenticated users.

Exploitation context

The source bundle includes an Exploit-DB reference, indicating public exploit information exists. CISA KEV is false, and the provided sources do not support a claim of known active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or patch details are provided. Product metadata is normalized as n/a, while the description names KBVault Mysql Free Knowledge Base 0.16a and the exposed FileExplorer component.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and retire any KBVault Mysql Free Knowledge Base 0.16a deployments.
  • Check vendor or maintainer guidance for any supported fixed release.
  • Block unauthenticated access to the FileExplorer component.
  • Prevent script execution from upload directories where feasible.
  • Remove unexpected uploaded ASPX files after preserving evidence.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory internet-facing ASP.NET/IIS applications for KBVault KBVault Mysql Free Knowledge Base.
  • Confirm whether FileExplorer/Explorer.aspx is reachable without login.
  • Review Uploads/Documents/ for unexpected ASPX or server-side files.
  • Check web server logs for unauthenticated upload or deletion activity.
  • Verify upload directories cannot execute ASPX content.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
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Known Exploited
No
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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

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