CVE-2025-0399
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files without restrictions in StarSea99 starsea-mall version 1.0. Attackers can exploit this to upload malicious files like webshells or malware. Anyone running the vulnerable starsea-mall software is affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- StarSea99 starsea-mall
📦 What is this software?
Starsea Mall by Starsea99
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise via webshell upload leading to remote code execution, data theft, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Attackers upload webshells to gain persistent access, deface websites, or deploy ransomware on the server.
If Mitigated
File uploads are blocked or properly validated, preventing malicious file execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly disclosed in GitHub issues, making exploitation straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider applying community fixes from GitHub issues or migrating to a secure alternative.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement File Upload Validation
allAdd server-side validation to restrict file types, extensions, and content.
Modify UploadController.java to include validation logic for file uploads.
Disable File Upload Endpoint
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable upload endpoint until a fix is applied.
Comment out or remove the upload functionality in UploadController.java.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with rules to block malicious file uploads.
- Isolate the vulnerable system in a segmented network to limit potential damage.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running starsea-mall version 1.0 and inspect UploadController.java for missing file validation.Check Version:
Check application version in configuration files or via admin interface.Verify Fix Applied:
Test file upload functionality with malicious files to ensure they are rejected.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads, especially with executable extensions like .jsp, .php, .exe.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to upload endpoints with suspicious file content.
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="/upload" OR uri="/file/upload") AND (file_extension="jsp" OR file_extension="php" OR file_extension="exe")