CVE-2025-1166 in Food Menu Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 02/11/2025
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Food Menu Manager 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file endpoint/update.php. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/15/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-1166 represents a critical security flaw in the SourceCodester Food Menu Manager version 1.0 application. This system, designed for managing food menu items and related data, contains a dangerous weakness in its endpoint/update.php file that allows unauthorized users to bypass normal file upload restrictions. The vulnerability falls under the category of unrestricted file upload, a well-documented security weakness that enables attackers to upload malicious files to the target system without proper authorization or validation.
The technical implementation of this flaw occurs within the update.php endpoint where the application fails to properly validate or sanitize file uploads from user inputs. This lack of input validation creates an opportunity for attackers to submit executable files, scripts, or malicious payloads that the system will accept and process without adequate security checks. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it can be exploited remotely, meaning attackers do not need physical access to the system or local network privileges to carry out the attack. This remote exploit capability significantly increases the attack surface and potential impact of the vulnerability.
From an operational perspective, the unrestricted upload vulnerability presents severe consequences for organizations using this software. An attacker who successfully exploits this flaw could upload web shells, malware, or other malicious code that would allow them to execute arbitrary commands on the target server. This access could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, service disruption, or the establishment of persistent backdoors within the network. The disclosed exploit availability further amplifies the risk, as security researchers and malicious actors alike can leverage existing proof-of-concept code to target vulnerable installations.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-434, which specifically addresses "Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type," a weakness that has been consistently identified in web applications as one of the most critical security flaws. This weakness maps directly to several tactics in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly those related to initial access through web application attacks and execution via malicious file uploads. Organizations should immediately implement mitigation strategies including input validation, file type restrictions, and proper access controls to prevent unauthorized file uploads. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire application portfolio.
The impact assessment reveals that this vulnerability could affect not only the targeted application but potentially the entire underlying infrastructure if proper network segmentation and access controls are not in place. System administrators should prioritize patching or implementing workarounds as soon as possible, while also monitoring network traffic for suspicious file upload activities that might indicate exploitation attempts. Organizations using this software should consider conducting comprehensive security audits to identify any additional vulnerabilities that may exist within the same codebase or related applications.