CVE-2022-25101 in WBCE
Summary
by MITRE • 02/24/2022
A vulnerability in the component /templates/install.php of WBCE CMS v1.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PHP file.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/26/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-25101 resides within the WBCE CMS v1.5.2 installation component at /templates/install.php, representing a critical security flaw that enables remote code execution through improper input validation. This issue manifests when the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied data during the installation process, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system. The vulnerability stems from a lack of proper file handling mechanisms that should validate and sanitize all incoming data before processing, particularly within the context of template installation procedures.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious PHP file and uploads it through the vulnerable installation interface. The flaw allows for unrestricted file operations that bypass normal security checks, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server with the privileges of the web application. This represents a classic path traversal and code injection vulnerability that aligns with CWE-94, which describes the execution of arbitrary code or commands, and CWE-22, addressing improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory. The attack vector leverages the installation process where the system should be performing strict validation but instead accepts malicious input that gets executed as PHP code.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-25101 is severe and potentially catastrophic for affected organizations, as it provides attackers with complete system compromise capabilities. Once exploited, adversaries can establish persistent backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, escalate privileges, and use the compromised server as a launchpad for further attacks within the network. The vulnerability affects the core installation functionality of WBCE CMS, meaning that any organization with this version installed is at risk of unauthorized code execution. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for execution through PHP, and T1078 for legitimate credentials use, as the compromised system can be leveraged for additional lateral movement activities.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the WBCE CMS to version 1.5.3 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the installation component. Organizations should also implement strict file upload restrictions and validate all input through multiple layers of security controls. Network segmentation and monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious file upload activities, particularly in installation-related directories. Access controls should be tightened to ensure only authorized personnel can perform installation procedures, and the principle of least privilege should be enforced for all web application components. Additionally, regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues in other CMS components or third-party libraries that might present analogous attack surfaces.