Path Traversal Vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Church Management Software
CVE-2025-1599

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Best Church Management Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester Best Church Management Software version 1.0, specifically affecting the file /admin/app/profile_crud.php. The issue arises from improper handling of the 'old_cat_img' argument, allowing an attacker to manipulate the path and potentially gain unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory structure. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, making it a significant security concern. Despite efforts to inform the vendor about this vulnerability, no response was received.

Affected Version(s)

Best Church Management Software 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-1599 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.296594
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.296594
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.498188
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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