CVE-2024-5049 in E-Commerce Site
Summary
by MITRE • 05/17/2024
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Codezips E-Commerce Site 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file admin/editproduct.php. The manipulation of the argument profilepic leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-264746 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/17/2026
This critical vulnerability in Codezips E-Commerce Site 1.0 represents a severe security flaw that allows unauthorized file uploads through the administrative interface. The vulnerability specifically affects the admin/editproduct.php file where the profilepic argument parameter is processed without proper validation mechanisms. This unrestricted upload capability creates a significant attack surface that can be exploited by remote adversaries without requiring authentication or privileged access to the system. The vulnerability falls under the category of insecure file upload flaws that are commonly classified as CWE-434, which describes "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type" and is directly aligned with the ATT&CK technique T1190 for "Exploit Public-Facing Application" and T1059 for "Command and Scripting Interpreter" when malicious files are executed.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization of the profilepic parameter within the editproduct.php administrative endpoint. When an attacker submits a malicious file through this parameter, the application fails to perform proper file type checking, size limitations, or content verification before storing the file on the server. This allows attackers to upload executable scripts, malware payloads, or other malicious content that can be executed within the context of the web application. The remote exploitability means that attackers can leverage this vulnerability from outside the network perimeter without requiring physical access or prior authentication to the system, making it particularly dangerous for production environments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized file uploads as it provides attackers with potential persistence mechanisms and privilege escalation capabilities. Once a malicious file is uploaded, it can be executed to establish command and control channels, exfiltrate sensitive data, or serve as a foothold for further attacks within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability could lead to complete system compromise, data breaches, and unauthorized access to customer information stored within the e-commerce platform. Organizations using this software version face significant risk of unauthorized access and potential regulatory violations due to the exposure of sensitive customer data and payment information.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening measures. The most critical immediate action involves implementing proper file type validation and content inspection mechanisms that reject executable files and verify the integrity of uploaded content. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls and implement strict upload restrictions that limit file types to approved extensions such as jpg, png, and gif while performing MIME type checking. Additionally, uploaded files should be stored in non-executable directories and renamed with random identifiers to prevent direct access. The implementation of proper access controls and authentication mechanisms for administrative functions should be enforced, along with regular security audits and penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider implementing file integrity monitoring systems and network segmentation to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation and secure coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top 10 and NIST cybersecurity frameworks, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security controls throughout the software development lifecycle to prevent similar issues in future implementations.