Impact
Open Forms supports file uploads as one of the form field types. These fields can be configured to allow only certain file extensions to be uploaded by end users (e.g. only PDF / Excel / ...). The input validation of uploaded files is insufficient in this case. Users could alter or strip file extensions to bypass this validation.
This results in files being uploaded to the server that are of a different file type than indicated by the file name extension. These files may be downloaded (manually or automatically) by staff and/or other applications for further processing. Malicious files can therefore find their way into internal/trusted networks.
Patches
This will be patched in the master branch and subsequently released in 1.0.9 and 1.1.1. You should upgrade to a supported version asap.
Workarounds
An API gateway or intrusion detection solution in front of open-forms may be able to scan for and block malicious content before it reaches the Open Forms application.
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If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
Impact
Open Forms supports file uploads as one of the form field types. These fields can be configured to allow only certain file extensions to be uploaded by end users (e.g. only PDF / Excel / ...). The input validation of uploaded files is insufficient in this case. Users could alter or strip file extensions to bypass this validation.
This results in files being uploaded to the server that are of a different file type than indicated by the file name extension. These files may be downloaded (manually or automatically) by staff and/or other applications for further processing. Malicious files can therefore find their way into internal/trusted networks.
Patches
This will be patched in the
masterbranch and subsequently released in1.0.9and1.1.1. You should upgrade to a supported version asap.Workarounds
An API gateway or intrusion detection solution in front of open-forms may be able to scan for and block malicious content before it reaches the Open Forms application.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: