CVE-2025-10424
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the 1000projects Online Student Project Report Submission and Evaluation System 1.0 via the new_image parameter in faculty_controller.php. This can lead to remote code execution or system compromise. Organizations using this specific software version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- 1000projects Online Student Project Report Submission and Evaluation System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system takeover, data theft, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
Webshell upload enabling persistent access, data exfiltration, or lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
File upload blocked or restricted to safe extensions only, preventing exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details publicly disclosed; simple file upload manipulation required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None found
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider workarounds or replacing the software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file uploads in web server
allConfigure web server to block uploads to /admin/controller/faculty_controller.php or restrict file types.
# Apache: Add to .htaccess
<Files "faculty_controller.php">
Deny from all
</Files>
# Nginx: Add to server block
location ~ /admin/controller/faculty_controller.php {
deny all;
}
Implement file validation
allAdd server-side validation to restrict uploaded files to specific extensions (e.g., .jpg, .png).
# Example PHP validation snippet
$allowed = ['jpg', 'png', 'gif'];
$ext = strtolower(pathinfo($_FILES['new_image']['name'], PATHINFO_EXTENSION));
if (!in_array($ext, $allowed)) {
die('Invalid file type');
}
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system on a segmented network with strict firewall rules.
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious file uploads.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to upload a file with arbitrary extension via the new_image parameter to /admin/controller/faculty_controller.php.Check Version:
Check software documentation or interface for version information; typically displayed in admin panel.Verify Fix Applied:
Test that file uploads are restricted to safe extensions or blocked entirely.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to faculty_controller.php
- POST requests with file uploads to admin paths
- Files with suspicious extensions (e.g., .php, .exe) in upload directories
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /admin/controller/faculty_controller.php with file uploads
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/controller/faculty_controller.php" AND method="POST" AND file_upload="true"