CVE-2025-61488
📋 TL;DR
A remote code execution vulnerability in SLiMS 9 Bulian allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the scrap_image.php component. This affects all systems running the vulnerable version of this library management software. Attackers can compromise the entire server if successful.
💻 Affected Systems
- Senayan Library Management System (SLiMS) 9 Bulian
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise allowing attacker to install malware, steal data, pivot to internal networks, or use server for cryptocurrency mining or DDoS attacks.
Likely Case
Web server compromise leading to data theft, defacement, or installation of backdoors for persistent access.
If Mitigated
Attack blocked at WAF or network perimeter; no impact if proper input validation and file upload restrictions are in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
GitHub issue shows exploitation details; simple HTTP request with crafted imageURL parameter can trigger RCE.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check GitHub issue for latest patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/slims/slims9_bulian/issues/299
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check GitHub issue #299 for patch details. 2. Update to latest SLiMS version. 3. Apply security patches for scrap_image.php component. 4. Validate all user inputs in imageURL parameter.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable scrap_image.php
linuxTemporarily disable or restrict access to vulnerable component
mv /path/to/slims/scrap_image.php /path/to/slims/scrap_image.php.disabled
chmod 000 /path/to/slims/scrap_image.php
WAF Rule Block
allBlock malicious requests to scrap_image.php with imageURL parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation for imageURL parameter
- Restrict file upload capabilities and disable remote URL fetching
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if scrap_image.php exists and is accessible; test with controlled payload in imageURL parameter.Check Version:
Check SLiMS version in admin panel or read version fileVerify Fix Applied:
Verify scrap_image.php has proper input validation or is disabled; test exploitation attempts fail.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to scrap_image.php with unusual imageURL parameters
- PHP execution errors in web logs
- Unusual file creation in web directories
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST/GET requests to scrap_image.php with encoded payloads
- Outbound connections from web server to attacker-controlled systems
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*scrap_image.php*" AND (param="*imageURL*" OR user_agent="*curl*" OR user_agent="*wget*")