CVE-2024-13133 in studentmanager
Summary
by MITRE • 01/05/2025
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in ZeroWdd studentmanager 1.0. This issue affects the function addStudent/editStudent of the file src/main/Java/com/wdd/studentmanager/controller/StudentController. java. The manipulation of the argument file leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/10/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-13133 represents a critical security flaw in the ZeroWdd studentmanager 1.0 web application, specifically within the StudentController.java file where the addStudent and editStudent functions are implemented. This issue falls under the category of unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities, which are particularly dangerous as they allow attackers to bypass normal file validation mechanisms and upload malicious files to the target system. The vulnerability exists in the file path src/main/Java/com/wdd/studentmanager/controller/StudentController.java where the application fails to properly validate or sanitize file upload inputs, creating an attack surface that can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or physical access to the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation within the file upload functionality of the student management system. When users attempt to add or edit student records through the web interface, the application accepts file parameters without proper sanitization or type checking. This allows malicious actors to upload files with potentially harmful content such as web shells, malware, or other executable code that can be executed within the context of the web server. The flaw enables attackers to bypass security controls that should normally restrict file uploads to specific, safe formats, making it possible for them to gain unauthorized access to the underlying system. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-434 which defines unrestricted file upload as a weakness where applications allow file uploads without proper validation, and it aligns with ATT&CK technique T1195.001 which involves the use of malicious file uploads to establish persistence and execute arbitrary code on compromised systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and potentially catastrophic for organizations using the ZeroWdd studentmanager 1.0 application. Remote exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system, potentially leading to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access to sensitive student information. The vulnerability's critical classification indicates that it can be exploited without user interaction and may result in significant data loss or system disruption. Organizations may face regulatory compliance violations, reputational damage, and financial losses due to potential data breaches. The public disclosure of the exploit increases the risk of widespread exploitation, as threat actors can immediately leverage this vulnerability against any unpatched systems. The vulnerability also poses risks to network infrastructure as attackers can use compromised systems as launching points for lateral movement and further attacks within the organization's network environment.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-13133 must be implemented immediately to protect affected systems. Organizations should prioritize applying the vendor-supplied patches or updates as soon as they become available, as this represents the most effective solution to address the root cause of the vulnerability. In the absence of immediate patches, temporary mitigations should include implementing strict file type validation, rejecting all file uploads that do not match predefined safe extensions, and ensuring that uploaded files are stored in a separate directory with restricted permissions. Network-level controls such as web application firewalls and intrusion prevention systems should be configured to monitor and block suspicious file upload attempts. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify any potential compromise of affected systems and implement proper access controls to limit the damage that could result from successful exploitation. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be performed to ensure that similar vulnerabilities are not present in other components of the application or the broader system infrastructure.