Elabftw · Elabftw · CVE-2019-12185
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
eLabFTW version 1.8.5
**Description**
The issue allows for arbitrary file uploads via the /app/controllers/EntityController.php component, potentially resulting in remote command execution. An attacker can use a user account to fully compromise the system by sending a POST request, enabling them to write PHP files to the web root and execute code on the remote server.
**Recommendations**
For eLabFTW version 1.8.5, consider restricting access to the EntityController.php component as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Avoid using the vulnerable component to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.