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Unrestricted File Upload
Medium

Unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities allow attackers to upload malicious files to a server, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Attack Overview
Key information about Unrestricted File Upload

Unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities allow attackers to upload malicious files to a server, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Common Tools:

  • Burp Suite
  • OWASP ZAP
  • Metasploit

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Difficulty
Medium
Primary Targets

Web applications, databases, authentication systems

OWASP Top 10

Ranked in the OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks