CVE-2025-8120CWE-434

Remote Code Execution via Unrestricted File Upload in PAD CMS

Critical · published September 30, 2025

CVSS v4.0
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Client-controlled permission checks? That's the open door for attackers here! With PAD CMS's upload functionality, anyone can upload malicious files without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant that lets customers drop off any dish without a quality check — a recipe for disaster if someone brings in something hazardous and the chef never looks at it! An unauthenticated attacker could upload harmful files, leading to Remote Code Execution. This is absolutely devastating as it opens the door for hackers to take control of the server, steal data, or even deploy their own malicious software!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that lets customers drop off any dish without a quality check — a recipe for disaster if someone brings in something hazardous and the chef never looks at it! This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the upload photo functionality of PAD CMS, where the permission check is controlled by the client, allowing any file type and extension to be uploaded without restriction.

What to do

An unauthenticated attacker could upload harmful files, leading to Remote Code Execution. This is absolutely devastating as it opens the door for hackers to take control of the server, steal data, or even deploy their own malicious software! Since this product is End-Of-Life, there are no patches available. Consider migrating to an actively supported CMS solution to eliminate this risk. If immediate migration isn't feasible, disable the upload functionality entirely to prevent exploitation. You've got this! By taking proactive steps, you can fortify your defenses and protect your digital space. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
EPSS
0.00588 · 47.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2025-09-30T10:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 SEP 10:05Z
    Remote Code Execution via Unrestricted File Upload in PAD CMS
    cvelistv5