CVE-2025-15050
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the Student File Management System 1.0 via the /save_file.php endpoint. Attackers can potentially upload malicious files like web shells to gain unauthorized access or execute code. Organizations using this specific software version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Student File Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
Unauthorized file upload allowing attackers to place web shells or malware on the server.
If Mitigated
File upload attempts are blocked or logged, preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details available; remote exploitation requires no authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if released or applying workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict File Uploads
allImplement server-side validation to allow only specific file types (e.g., .txt, .pdf) and block executable extensions.
Disable /save_file.php
linuxTemporarily disable or rename the vulnerable file to prevent exploitation.
mv /path/to/save_file.php /path/to/save_file.php.disabled
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious upload patterns.
- Restrict network access to the system to trusted IPs only.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /save_file.php exists and accepts file uploads without proper validation.Check Version:
Check software documentation or configuration files for version 1.0.Verify Fix Applied:
Test file upload with malicious extensions; ensure they are rejected.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to /save_file.php, especially with executable extensions.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /save_file.php with file uploads.
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/save_file.php" AND method="POST"