CVE-2018-25409

Description

SIM-PKH 2.4.1 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious files by submitting PHP code through the fupload parameter. Attackers can upload PHP files via the aksi_pengurus.php endpoint with module=pengurus and act=update parameters, which are stored in the foto directory and executed as web scripts.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0033

Probability of exploitation

0.24%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

References

Other References

https://simpkh.sourceforge.io/ https://sourceforge.net/projects/simpkh/files/latest/download https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45659 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sim-pkh-arbitrary-file-upload-via-aksi-pengurus-php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25409? +

SIM-PKH 2.4.1 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to upload malicious files by submitting PHP code through the fupload parameter. Attackers can upload PHP files via the aksi_pengurus.php endpoint with module=pengurus and act=update parameters, which are stored in the foto directory and executed as web scripts. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-25409? +

CVE-2018-25409 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0033, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2018-25409? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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