CVE-2025-2038
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in Blood Bank Management System 1.0 allows remote attackers to access directory listings of the /upload/ folder, potentially exposing sensitive files. Any organization using this software with the vulnerable configuration is affected. The exposure occurs through improper access controls on the upload directory.
💻 Affected Systems
- Blood Bank Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could discover and download sensitive files containing personal health information, donor data, or system credentials from the upload directory, leading to data breach and regulatory violations.
Likely Case
Attackers will enumerate directory contents to identify potentially sensitive files for further exploitation or data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and directory listing disabled, attackers cannot enumerate or access files in the upload directory.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires only web browser access to the vulnerable endpoint. Public disclosure available on GitHub.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Apply workarounds or consider alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Directory Listing
allConfigure web server to prevent directory listing on /upload/ folder
For Apache: Add 'Options -Indexes' to .htaccess in upload directory
For Nginx: Add 'autoindex off;' to location block for /upload/
Restrict Access to Upload Directory
allImplement access controls to limit who can access the /upload/ directory
For Apache: Add 'Require all denied' or specific IP restrictions to .htaccess
For Nginx: Use 'allow' and 'deny' directives in location block
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block access to /upload/ directory listings
- Move sensitive files out of the upload directory and implement strict file upload validation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Navigate to http://[target]/upload/ in a web browser. If directory contents are displayed, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check software version in admin panel or about pageVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt to access http://[target]/upload/. Should return 403 Forbidden or similar error instead of directory listing.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple 200 OK responses to /upload/ requests
- Unusual file access patterns from upload directory
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /upload/ without specific file names
- Traffic spikes to upload directory
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="/upload/" OR uri="/upload") AND status=200