CVE-2025-7175
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in code-projects E-Commerce Site 1.0 allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the photo parameter in /admin/users_photo.php. This unrestricted file upload can lead to server compromise and data breaches. All installations of version 1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects E-Commerce Site
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server takeover via webshell upload leading to data exfiltration, ransomware deployment, or use as attack platform
Likely Case
Webshell installation allowing backdoor access, data theft, and further system compromise
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file uploads are properly restricted and monitored
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires admin access to /admin/users_photo.php
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider workarounds or migrating to supported software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file uploads
allImplement strict file type validation and size limits for uploads
Disable vulnerable endpoint
allBlock access to /admin/users_photo.php via web server configuration
# Apache: RewriteRule ^admin/users_photo\.php$ - [F]
# Nginx: location ~ ^/admin/users_photo\.php$ { return 403; }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall rules to block malicious file uploads
- Restrict admin panel access to trusted IP addresses only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if /admin/users_photo.php exists and accepts file uploads without proper validationCheck Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test file upload functionality with malicious file types to ensure they are rejected📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed upload attempts
- Uploads of unusual file types (php, exe, etc.)
- Access to uploaded files in unexpected locations
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to /admin/users_photo.php with file uploads
- Subsequent requests to uploaded malicious files
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="/admin/users_photo.php" AND method="POST")