CVE-2025-15213
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Student File Management System 1.0 allows attackers to bypass authorization controls when downloading files via the /download.php endpoint. By manipulating the store_id parameter, remote attackers can access files they shouldn't have permission to view. Organizations using this software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Student File Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive student files, potentially including personal information, academic records, or confidential documents stored in the system.
Likely Case
Exposure of non-critical files or directory traversal leading to information disclosure of system files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls preventing external exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly disclosed on GitHub and vuldb.com, making exploitation straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for updates
2. If patch available, download and apply
3. Test functionality after update
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block /download.php endpoint
allPrevent access to vulnerable endpoint using web server configuration
# Apache: RewriteRule ^download\.php$ - [F]
# Nginx: location ~ /download\.php$ { deny all; }
Implement authentication middleware
allAdd authentication check before file download processing
# Add session validation in download.php before file operations
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove internet-facing access to the application
- Implement strict network segmentation and access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test if /download.php accepts store_id parameter without proper authenticationCheck Version:
Check application version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify authentication is required for all file downloads and parameter validation is implemented📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful /download.php access
- Unusual file download patterns from single IP
Network Indicators:
- Direct requests to /download.php with store_id parameter manipulation
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/download.php" AND NOT user_authenticated=true