Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2025-8913 is a high-risk security flaw that exists in the Organization Portal System developed by WellChoose. This vulnerability, classified as a Local File Inclusion (LFI) type, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. Given the high CVSS score of 9.8, it is crucial for businesses using this system to take immediate action to protect their sensitive data and system integrity.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-8913
Severity: Critical (9.8 CVSS v3)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
WellChoose Organization Portal System | All versions prior to patch
How the Exploit Works
The WellChoose Organization Portal System contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to include and execute arbitrary local files on the server. This is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input. An attacker can easily manipulate the input to point to any file on the server, allowing them to execute arbitrary PHP code. Given that no authentication is required, the attacker can bypass any security measures in place and execute their payload undetected.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. The attacker sends a malicious HTTP request that contains the path to a file they want to include:
GET /index.php?file=../../../../etc/passwd HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable-website.comIn this example, the attacker attempts to access the `/etc/passwd` file – a standard Unix-like operating system file that contains the essential details about each user registered on the system. If successful, the attacker could view sensitive information or even include malicious scripts for execution.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is strongly recommended to apply the latest vendor patch released by WellChoose. Until the patch can be applied, a temporary mitigation strategy could involve using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, ensure that your systems are always updated, and follow best practices for secure coding to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.