CVE-2025-12301
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the Simple Food Ordering System 1.0 via the photo parameter in /editproduct.php. This affects all installations of the software that have the vulnerable component accessible. Attackers can exploit this to upload malicious files including webshells.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects Simple Food Ordering System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ 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
Webshell upload allowing persistent backdoor access, file manipulation, and potential data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
File upload attempts blocked or sanitized, preventing malicious file execution while maintaining legitimate functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available on GitHub. Simple HTTP POST request with malicious file upload.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Check vendor website for updates or consider alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file uploads
allImplement server-side validation of uploaded files including file type checking, size limits, and content inspection.
Disable vulnerable endpoint
linuxBlock or remove access to /editproduct.php if not required for functionality.
# Apache: RewriteRule ^editproduct\.php$ - [F]
# Nginx: location ~ /editproduct\.php$ { return 403; }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious file upload patterns
- Isolate the system in a DMZ with strict network segmentation and monitoring
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to upload a test file (e.g., .txt) to /editproduct.php with photo parameter. If accepted without proper validation, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test file upload with various file types - only allowed types should be accepted. Malicious extensions should be blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple file upload attempts to /editproduct.php
- Uploads of unusual file types (php, exe, etc.)
- Large file uploads
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /editproduct.php with file uploads
- Unusual outbound connections after file upload
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/editproduct.php" AND method="POST" AND (file_extension="php" OR file_extension="exe" OR file_extension="jsp")