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CVE-2024-34416: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Pk Favicon Manager

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2024-34416cvecve-2024-34416cwe-434
Published: Mon May 13 2024 (05/13/2024, 08:53:28 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Product: Pk Favicon Manager

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Pk Favicon Manager.This issue affects Pk Favicon Manager: from n/a through 2.1.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.1critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
<=2.1

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 03:08:37 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Pk Favicon Manager (up to version 2.1) allows an attacker with high privileges to upload files without proper restrictions on file types, potentially leading to execution of malicious files or other severe impacts. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and scope change with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation has been published yet, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with the required privileges to upload and execute malicious files, leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability's critical severity and high CVSS score reflect the potential for significant damage if exploited.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the file upload functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads. Avoid exposing the vulnerable component to untrusted networks or users.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-05-03T07:31:18.064Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69f16560cbff5d86104ad4bb

Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:56:48 AM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:08:37 AM

Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:34:19 AM

Views: 34

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