CVE-2025-69565: Mobile Shop Management System Vulnerability

CVE-2025-69565 Overview

CVE-2025-69565 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability affecting code-projects Mobile Shop Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the /ExAddProduct.php endpoint, which fails to properly validate uploaded files. This weakness (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) allows remote attackers to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution on the affected server.

Critical Impact
Attackers can exploit this unrestricted file upload vulnerability to upload malicious scripts (such as PHP webshells) through the product addition functionality, potentially gaining complete control of the web server.

Affected Products

code-projects Mobile Shop Management System 1.0
Specifically the /ExAddProduct.php endpoint

Discovery Timeline

2026-01-27 - CVE-2025-69565 published to NVD
2026-01-29 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-69565

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation in the file upload functionality of the Mobile Shop Management System. The /ExAddProduct.php endpoint, which handles product image uploads, does not properly verify the file type, extension, or content of uploaded files before storing them on the server.

The lack of server-side validation means that an attacker can bypass any client-side restrictions and upload arbitrary files, including executable scripts. When the uploaded malicious file is subsequently accessed via a web request, the server may execute it, granting the attacker remote code execution capabilities.

This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous in PHP applications where uploaded files are stored in web-accessible directories, as PHP files can be directly executed by the web server when requested.

Root Cause

The root cause is the absence of proper file upload validation in /ExAddProduct.php. The application fails to implement essential security controls including:

File extension whitelist validation
MIME type verification
File content inspection (magic bytes validation)
Secure file storage outside the web root
Randomized filename generation

Attack Vector

The attack is network-accessible and requires no authentication or user interaction. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by:

Crafting a malicious file (e.g., a PHP webshell) disguised as an image
Submitting the file through the product addition form at /ExAddProduct.php
Identifying the upload directory path (often predictable or disclosed via directory listing)
Accessing the uploaded malicious file directly via HTTP request
Executing arbitrary commands on the underlying server

The vulnerability is exploited by uploading a malicious PHP file through the vulnerable endpoint. The attacker crafts a request containing a PHP webshell or other malicious payload and submits it as if it were a legitimate product image. Once uploaded, the attacker accesses the file directly to execute arbitrary code on the server. For detailed technical information, refer to the GitHub Gist documentation and the Gitee issue tracker.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-69565

Indicators of Compromise

Presence of unexpected PHP files in upload directories (e.g., uploads/, images/, products/)
Web server logs showing requests to suspicious filenames with PHP extensions in upload folders
Unusual POST requests to /ExAddProduct.php with non-image file content
Newly created files with PHP code signatures in image storage directories

Detection Strategies

Monitor HTTP POST requests to /ExAddProduct.php for suspicious file uploads containing PHP code or shell commands
Implement file integrity monitoring on upload directories to detect unauthorized file creation
Review web server access logs for requests to upload directories that reference PHP files
Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious file upload attempts

Monitoring Recommendations

Enable detailed logging for all file upload operations including source IP, filename, and file size
Configure alerts for any executable file extensions uploaded through the application
Implement real-time monitoring of the web server's upload directories for new file creation
Use SentinelOne's endpoint protection to detect and prevent webshell execution attempts

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-69565

Immediate Actions Required

Restrict access to /ExAddProduct.php until the vulnerability can be patched
Audit existing upload directories and remove any suspicious files
Implement network-level controls to limit access to the administrative functionality
Consider taking the application offline if immediate patching is not possible

Patch Information

No official patch has been released by the vendor at this time. Organizations using code-projects Mobile Shop Management System 1.0 should implement the workarounds described below until an official fix is available. Monitor the GitHub Gist and Gitee issue tracker for updates.

Workarounds

Implement server-side file validation to allow only image file types (check MIME type and magic bytes)
Rename uploaded files using random identifiers and store without the original extension
Configure the web server to deny execution of scripts in upload directories using .htaccess or server configuration
Move upload directories outside the web root and serve files through a controlled script
Add authentication requirements to the /ExAddProduct.php endpoint

bash

# Apache .htaccess configuration to prevent script execution in upload directory
# Place this file in your uploads directory
<FilesMatch "\.(php|php5|phtml|phps)$">
    Deny from all
</FilesMatch>

# Alternatively, disable PHP execution entirely
php_flag engine off