published November 14, 2023
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A sneaky endpoint lets anyone write files without breaking a sweat! The GibbonEdu system has a big gap that allows unlimited file writing, and not just any files — we're talking PHP scripts that can lead to full remote code execution! 🔥 It's like a restaurant where the chef leaves the back door wide open, and anyone can come in and cook whatever they want without any checks or balances. Just a few sneaky ingredients (parameters) can turn a simple dish into a recipe for disaster! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create malicious PHP files, leading to remote code execution on the server. This means they could run any command they like, potentially taking control of the entire system and accessing sensitive data! Absolutely devastating if left unaddressed.
It's like a restaurant where the chef leaves the back door wide open, and anyone can come in and cook whatever they want without any checks or balances. Just a few sneaky ingredients (parameters) can turn a simple dish into a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability in GibbonEdu version 25.0.1 and earlier allows arbitrary file writes due to a missing authentication check on the rubrics_visualise_saveAjax.phps endpoint. Unsanitized base64 encoded image data can be written to any path specified by the attacker, facilitating the execution of arbitrary PHP code.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create malicious PHP files, leading to remote code execution on the server. This means they could run any command they like, potentially taking control of the entire system and accessing sensitive data! Absolutely devastating if left unaddressed. To protect your system, update GibbonEdu to the latest version immediately, and ensure that authentication checks are in place for sensitive endpoints. Additionally, consider implementing strict input validation on file paths to prevent unauthorized file writes. You've got this! With these actions, you'll be fortifying your defenses and stepping up as a security hero! 🛡️