CVE-2012-10038
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-08-11
Last updated on: 2025-08-11
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| auxilium | documentary_script | 1.9 |
| auxilium | ratemypet | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-434 | The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2012-10038 is an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Auxilium RateMyPet web application, specifically in the banner upload feature located at /admin/sitebanners/upload_banners.php. The vulnerability arises because the application does not validate the file types being uploaded nor enforce authentication. This allows remote attackers to upload malicious files, such as PHP scripts, which are stored in a web-accessible /banners/ directory. Once uploaded, these malicious files can be executed directly by accessing them via the web server, resulting in remote code execution on the affected server. [1, 2, 3]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on your server remotely without any authentication. This means attackers can potentially take full control of the affected system, upload web shells, create new administrator accounts, manipulate database contents, and perform other malicious activities. The compromise can lead to data breaches, service disruption, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. [1, 2, 3]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking if the vulnerable upload page is accessible and allows file uploads without authentication. One method is to request the upload page at /admin/sitebanners/upload_banners.php and verify if the response contains the string "Pet Rate Admin - Banner Manager". Additionally, attempting to upload a test PHP file via a crafted multipart/form-data POST request to this endpoint and then accessing the uploaded file in the /banners/ directory can confirm the vulnerability. Using tools like the Metasploit module for CVE-2012-10038 can automate this detection. Example commands include using curl to fetch the upload page and check for the identifying string, and using curl or a custom script to upload a test PHP file and then accessing it via HTTP to verify execution. [2, 3]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the /admin/sitebanners/upload_banners.php page by enforcing strong authentication and authorization controls to prevent unauthenticated uploads. Additionally, implement strict server-side validation of uploaded files to allow only safe file types and reject executable files such as PHP scripts. If possible, disable or remove the banner upload functionality until a patch or fix is applied. Monitoring and blocking suspicious uploads and access to the /banners/ directory can also help reduce risk. Applying any available security patches or updates from the vendor is recommended as a long-term solution. [1, 2, 3]