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File Upload Vulnerabilities

He disables JavaScript in his browser, and uploads hack.php as his profile image. Since JavaScript is disabled, the file type is not checked.

He disables JavaScript in his browser, and uploads hack.php as his profile image. Since JavaScript is disabled, the file type is not checked.

A hacker
example.com/profile/edit
A file chooser dialog
YOUR PROFILE
An anonymous profile
 USERNAME
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