CVE-2024-34416: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Pk Favicon Manager
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Pk Favicon Manager.This issue affects Pk Favicon Manager: from n/a through 2.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2024-34416: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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