CVE-2025-11656
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-10-13
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| oranbyte | school_management_system | 1.0 |
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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. |
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to /assets/editNotes.php to authenticated users only, implementing strict file validation by allowing only a whitelist of safe file extensions (such as .pdf, .docx, .txt) and verifying MIME types, renaming uploaded files to prevent execution by using random filenames without original extensions, and storing uploaded files outside the web root or configuring the web server to deny execution permissions in the upload directory. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-11656 is an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the ProjectsAndPrograms School Management System, specifically in the /assets/editNotes.php file. Attackers can remotely upload malicious files, such as PHP scripts, via the 'file' parameter without any authentication or proper validation. The uploaded files are stored in a publicly accessible directory and can be executed directly, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on the server. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to severe impacts including remote code execution with web server privileges, full server compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive data such as personally identifiable information (PII) of students and staff, modification or deletion of website content, service disruption, and potential use of the compromised server to launch further attacks within the network. It also poses reputational and regulatory risks to the affected institution. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and potential exposure of sensitive personal data, including PII of students and staff, which may result in non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. This exposure can trigger legal and regulatory consequences for the affected organization. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to upload a malicious PHP file via the /assets/editNotes.php endpoint using a multipart/form-data POST request with the 'file' parameter. You can test if the server accepts and executes uploaded PHP files by uploading a simple web shell (e.g., shell.php containing `<?php eval($_POST["pass"]); ?>`) and then accessing it via HTTP to execute commands. Network detection can include monitoring HTTP POST requests to /assets/editNotes.php with file uploads and checking for unusual files in the /notesUploads/ directory. Commands to detect might include using curl to upload a test PHP file and then accessing it, for example: 1) `curl -F "[email protected]" http://target/assets/editNotes.php` 2) `curl http://target/notesUploads/shell.php` to verify execution. [1]