CVE-2025-53891
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-15
Last updated on: 2025-07-15
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| timelineofficial | time_line | 1.0.5 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-434 | The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the TIME LINE website where uploaded files are not properly validated for their type and size. This means users can upload files that are renamed or larger than allowed, which can disrupt the website's performance. The issue can lead to malicious file uploads, denial of service, or client-side crashes. It was fixed in version 1.0.5. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers or users to upload malicious or oversized files that may cause denial of service (DoS) conditions or crashes on the client side. This affects the availability of the website or service but does not compromise confidentiality or integrity of data. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection can focus on monitoring file uploads to the TIME LINE website for files that are renamed or exceed expected size limits. Since the vulnerability involves improper validation of uploaded files, inspecting upload logs or using web server access logs to identify unusually large files or files with suspicious extensions can help. Specific commands depend on the environment, but examples include using 'grep' on server logs to find large uploads or unexpected file types, e.g., 'grep -i upload /var/log/apache2/access.log' and checking file sizes. Additionally, scanning the web application for version information to confirm if it is running a vulnerable version (<= v1.0.4) can be done by querying the application or checking installed package versions. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to upgrade the TIME LINE website to version 1.0.5 or later, which contains the fix for the improper file validation issue. Until the upgrade is applied, restrict file upload functionality if possible, enforce strict file type and size validation on the server side, and monitor for suspicious upload activity to reduce risk of denial-of-service or client-side crashes. [1]