CVE-2025-10465

8.8 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files (like web shells) to Sensaway web servers without proper file type validation. It affects all Sensaway installations from Birtech Information Technologies Industry and Trade Ltd. Co. through version 09022026. Attackers can gain unauthorized access and control over affected systems.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Birtech Information Technologies Industry and Trade Ltd. Co. Sensaway
Versions: through 09022026
Operating Systems: Unknown - likely multiple
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: All installations with file upload functionality are vulnerable. No specific OS information provided in CVE.

⚠️ Manual Verification Required

This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.

Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).

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Recommended Actions:
  1. Review the CVE details at NVD
  2. Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
  3. Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
  4. Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete system compromise with persistent remote access, data exfiltration, lateral movement within network, and potential ransomware deployment.

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Likely Case

Web shell installation leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and use of compromised system as pivot point for further attacks.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper file upload restrictions, but still potential for unauthorized file storage if other controls fail.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. The vendor did not respond to disclosure, suggesting limited security awareness.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: None available

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

No official patch available. Vendor was contacted but did not respond. Consider alternative security measures.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Implement File Upload Restrictions

all

Configure web server to restrict file uploads to specific directories with execute permissions disabled

# Configure web server (e.g., Apache/Nginx) to deny execution in upload directories
# Example Apache: <Directory /path/to/uploads> Options -ExecCGI -Includes SetHandler None </Directory>

Implement File Type Validation

all

Add server-side validation to only allow specific safe file extensions

# Implement server-side validation in application code
# Example: Validate file extension against whitelist before accepting upload

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Disable file upload functionality entirely if not required
  • Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block suspicious file upload patterns

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Test if you can upload files with dangerous extensions (.php, .jsp, .asp, .aspx) to the Sensaway application

Check Version:

Check Sensaway version in application interface or configuration files

Verify Fix Applied:

Attempt to upload dangerous file types and verify they are rejected with proper error messages

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual file uploads with suspicious extensions
  • Multiple failed upload attempts followed by successful upload
  • Files with web shell signatures in upload directories

Network Indicators:

  • HTTP POST requests with file uploads containing dangerous extensions
  • Unusual outbound connections from web server after file upload

SIEM Query:

source="web_server" AND (method="POST" AND uri CONTAINS "upload" AND (extension="php" OR extension="jsp" OR extension="asp" OR extension="aspx"))

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