CVE-2019-17058
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows administrators of Footy Tipping Software AFL Web Edition 2019 to bypass file upload whitelist restrictions and upload malicious files. Attackers can achieve remote code execution by uploading a crafted upload.dat file. Only administrators of the affected software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Footy Tipping Software AFL Web Edition
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with attacker gaining complete control over the server, data theft, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Server compromise leading to data exfiltration, installation of backdoors, or ransomware deployment.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file upload validation and administrator access controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires administrator credentials. The vulnerability is well-documented with public proof-of-concept available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement strict file upload validation
allAdd server-side validation that checks file extensions, MIME types, and file signatures before allowing uploads.
Restrict administrator access
allLimit administrator accounts to trusted personnel only and implement multi-factor authentication.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable file upload functionality entirely if not required
- Implement web application firewall rules to block malicious file upload patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if you are running Footy Tipping Software AFL Web Edition 2019. Review file upload functionality for proper validation.Check Version:
Check software documentation or interface for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test file upload functionality with various file types to ensure proper validation is in place.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads, especially upload.dat files
- Administrator account activity during non-business hours
- Execution of unexpected system commands
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from the server
- Large data transfers from the server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (file_upload="upload.dat" OR file_extension="dat")