{"id":71546,"date":"2025-09-05T09:52:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T09:52:53","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-04T00:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T06:32:20","slug":"cve-2025-58159-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-wegia-web-manager-for-charitable-institutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-58159-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-wegia-web-manager-for-charitable-institutions\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-58159: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in WeGIA Web Manager for Charitable Institutions<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The CVE-2025-58159 vulnerability refers to a serious remote code execution flaw found in WeGIA, a widely-used Web manager for charitable institutions. This vulnerability, if exploited, could potentially allow an attacker to compromise the system or leak sensitive data. It impacts versions of WeGIA prior<\/a> to 3.4.11 and is of significant concern due to the high CVSS severity score of 9.9. Its discovery underlines the necessity of regular system updates and robust cybersecurity<\/a> measures within the nonprofit sector.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-58159
\nSeverity: Critical (CVSS score 9.9)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

WeGIA Web<\/a> Manager | Prior to version 3.4.11<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability stems from WeGIA Web Manager’s<\/a> improper validation of uploaded files. More specifically, the application permits an attacker to upload files with arbitrary<\/a> filenames, including those with a .php extension. As the uploaded file<\/a> is written directly to disk without sufficient sanitization or extension restrictions, an attacker can upload a spreadsheet file containing PHP code. This code can then be executed<\/a> on the server, allowing the attacker to run arbitrary code and potentially compromise the system.<\/p>\n

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

This is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. An attacker might craft a request like this:<\/p>\n

POST \/upload\/file HTTP\/1.1\nHost: vulnerable-charity.org\nContent-Type: multipart\/form-data; boundary=----WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW\nContent-Disposition: form-data; name=\"file\"; filename=\"exploit.php\"\nContent-Type: application\/php\n\n------WebKitFormBoundary7MA4YWxkTrZu0gW--<\/code><\/pre>\n
In the example above, the attacker sends a POST request to the \/upload\/file endpoint with a malicious PHP file<\/a>. If the server is vulnerable<\/a>, it will accept and save the file, allowing the attacker to execute their code on the server.<\/p>\n
Recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are strongly advised to apply the vendor’s patch by updating their WeGIA Web<\/a> Manager to version 3.4.11 or later. If unable to do so immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) could serve as a temporary mitigation measure. As always, it is recommended to follow good cybersecurity practices, such as regularly updating software and monitoring system<\/a> activity for any unusual behavior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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