CVE-2023-53894
CriticalSummary
phpfm 1.7.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to log in by exploiting loose type comparison in password hash validation. Attackers can craft specific password hashes beginning with 0e or 00e to bypass authentication and upload malicious PHP files to the server.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can gain unauthorized access to the application and upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.
Recommendation
Upgrade phpfm to the latest version and implement secure password comparison (e.g., hash_equals).
Original NVD description (English source)
phpfm 1.7.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to log in by exploiting loose type comparison in password hash validation. Attackers can craft specific password hashes beginning with 0e or 00e to bypass authentication and upload malicious PHP files to the server.