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
# 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
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