CVE-2011-2745
Published Jul 27, 2011 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
upload_handler.php in the swfupload extension in Chyrp 2.0 and earlier relies on client-side JavaScript code to restrict the file extensions of uploaded files, which allows remote authenticated users to upload a .php file, and consequently execute arbitrary PHP code, via a write_post action to the default URI under admin/.
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
upload_handler.php in the swfupload extension in Chyrp 2.0 and earlier relies on client-side JavaScript code to restrict the file extensions of uploaded files, which allows remote authenticated users to upload a .php file, and consequently execute arbitrary PHP code, via a write_post action to the default URI under admin/.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 8314 ↗
- www.justanotherhacker.com ↗
- 48672 ↗
- [oss-security] 20110713 Re: [oCERT-2011-001] Chyrp input sanitization errors ↗
- [oss-security] 20110713 [oCERT-2011-001] Chyrp input sanitization errors ↗
Record history
Published Jul 27, 2011 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026