CVE-2025-5243CWE-434CWE-78

Arbitrary File Upload in SMG Software's Information Portal

Critical · published July 24, 2025

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in SMG Software Information Portal means an attacker can upload a web shell—like giving a burglar a master key to your server! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant that allows any type of food delivery without checking if it meets health standards. If a delivery person brings in expired or dangerous ingredients, it could lead to a disastrous meal for everyone. That's similar to how this flaw allows malicious files to be uploaded without checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload and execute their own code, which could lead to complete control over the server. They could steal sensitive data, modify files, or even bring the entire system down—absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this software!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant that allows any type of food delivery without checking if it meets health standards. If a delivery person brings in expired or dangerous ingredients, it could lead to a disastrous meal for everyone. That's similar to how this flaw allows malicious files to be uploaded without checks. This CVE allows for OS Command Injection through unrestricted file uploads, meaning that an attacker can upload malicious files that the server will execute, enabling remote code execution and unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload and execute their own code, which could lead to complete control over the server. They could steal sensitive data, modify files, or even bring the entire system down—absolutely devastating for any organization relying on this software! Patch your Information Portal to version 13.06.2025 or later immediately. Implement strict file type validation and thoroughly sanitize any user input. Regularly audit your security measures to prevent future vulnerabilities. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be well on your way to securing your system. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01531 · 74.6th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type; CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-07-24T12:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JUL 12:45Z
    Arbitrary File Upload in SMG Software's Information Portal
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