CVE-2024-4923
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in Codezips E-Commerce Site 1.0 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the profilepic parameter in admin/addproduct.php. This unrestricted file upload can lead to remote code execution or server compromise. All installations of version 1.0 with the vulnerable file are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Codezips E-Commerce Site
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server takeover via webshell upload leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or use as attack platform
Likely Case
Webshell upload enabling persistent backdoor access, data exfiltration, and lateral movement
If Mitigated
File upload attempts blocked at WAF/web server level with no successful exploitation
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub. Simple HTTP POST request with malicious file upload.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None found
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider migrating to alternative e-commerce platform or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
File Upload Restriction
allImplement strict file type validation and size limits for uploads
Modify admin/addproduct.php to validate file extensions (allow only: .jpg, .png, .gif)
Set maximum file size limit in PHP configuration
Access Control
allRestrict access to admin/addproduct.php file
Add .htaccess with 'Deny from all' for admin directory
Implement proper authentication before file upload
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deploy WAF with file upload protection rules
- Monitor file upload directory for suspicious files (webshells)
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if admin/addproduct.php exists and accepts file uploads without proper validationCheck Version:
Check version in application files or database configurationVerify Fix Applied:
Test file upload with malicious extensions (.php, .exe) - should be rejected📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to admin/addproduct.php
- POST requests with file uploads containing executable extensions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST to admin/addproduct.php with file uploads
- Subsequent requests to uploaded malicious files
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/addproduct.php" AND method="POST" AND file_upload="true"