CVE-2025-11660
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the ProjectsAndPrograms School Management System via the /assets/uploadSllyabus.php endpoint. This can lead to remote code execution or system compromise. All users running affected versions of this school management software are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- ProjectsAndPrograms School Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system takeover through webshell upload leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Attackers upload malicious files to execute arbitrary code, deface websites, or establish persistent backdoors on the server.
If Mitigated
File uploads are blocked or properly validated, preventing malicious file execution while maintaining legitimate functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub, making this easily weaponizable by attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider workarounds or migrating to alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block vulnerable endpoint
allRestrict access to /assets/uploadSllyabus.php via web server configuration
# Apache: RewriteRule ^/assets/uploadSllyabus\.php$ - [F,L]
# Nginx: location ~ ^/assets/uploadSllyabus\.php$ { deny all; }
Implement file upload validation
allAdd server-side validation for file types, extensions, and content
# Modify uploadSllyabus.php to validate file types and extensions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement WAF rules to block malicious file upload patterns
- Restrict network access to the application using firewall rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /assets/uploadSllyabus.php exists and accepts file uploads without proper validation
Check Version:
Check git commit hash or application version in admin panel
Verify Fix Applied:
Test file upload functionality with various file types to ensure only allowed files are accepted
📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to /assets/uploadSllyabus.php
- Execution of unexpected files in upload directory
- Multiple failed upload attempts
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to /assets/uploadSllyabus.php with suspicious file content
- Unusual outbound connections from the server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/assets/uploadSllyabus.php" AND (file_extension="php" OR file_extension="jsp" OR file_extension="asp")