{"id":69797,"date":"2025-09-01T18:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T18:21:17","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-03T09:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:09:43","slug":"cve-2025-52353-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability-in-badaso-cms-2-9-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-52353-arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerability-in-badaso-cms-2-9-11\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-52353: Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Badaso CMS 2.9.11<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The CVE-2025-52353 vulnerability is a severe security flaw found in Badaso CMS version 2.9.11. This vulnerability enables an attacker to execute arbitrary system commands, leading to a full compromise of the underlying host. Given the severity of the possible impact, it’s crucial for organizations using Badaso CMS to understand this vulnerability<\/a> and how it can be mitigated.
\nIt primarily affects all systems running Badaso CMS 2.9.11. The significance of this vulnerability lies in its potential<\/a> to allow authenticated users to bypass content-type validation and upload files with embedded PHP code. This could result in severe consequences, including system compromise<\/a> or data leakage.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-52353
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low (Authenticated User<\/a>)
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Full system compromise and potential<\/a> data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Badaso CMS | 2.9.11<\/p>\n

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

The exploit takes advantage of the Media Manager<\/a> in Badaso CMS 2.9.11, which fails to validate content-types correctly. This allows an authenticated user to upload a file containing embedded PHP code<\/a> via the file-upload endpoint.
\nOnce the file is uploaded, accessing the file via its URL causes the server to execute the embedded PHP code<\/a>. An attacker could use this functionality to run arbitrary system commands<\/a>, effectively taking control over the underlying system. This has been demonstrated by embedding a backdoor within a PDF, renaming it with a .php extension, and then uploading it to the server.<\/p>\n

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

Here’s a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability:<\/p>\n

POST \/file-upload HTTP\/1.1\nHost: vulnerable-cms.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/pdf\n{ \"file\": \"malicious_file.php\",\n\"content\": \"\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker uploads a PDF file renamed with a .php extension and containing PHP code that enables arbitrary<\/a> command execution.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
In response to this vulnerability, users are urged to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as a temporary mitigation measure. These tools can help block or alert to any suspicious activities related to this vulnerability.
\nThis vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input validation<\/a>, particularly for file uploads. Regularly updating and patching software can also help protect systems from such potential<\/a> threats. Organizations must remain vigilant and proactive in their cybersecurity<\/a> efforts to guard against such vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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