Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2013-10043 is a critical Astium VoIP PBX issue that can let an unauthenticated attacker become an administrator and run code on the PBX. The source says execution can occur with root privileges, so a successful compromise could give full control of the system.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any exposed Astium PBX. It combines unauthenticated access, administrator takeover, and root-level code execution. If the product is present and reachable, reduce exposure immediately while confirming vendor-supported remediation.
Technical view
The reported chain combines SQL injection in the web login with arbitrary PHP upload through the administrative import workflow. Public references describe the uploaded code being written into configuration and executed during a configuration reload. The CVSS 4.0 score is 9.5, with network attack vector and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Astium VoIP PBX web administration is reachable over a network, especially astium-confweb-2.1-25399 or earlier. The structured affected-product data in the bundle is sparse and inconsistent, so asset confirmation is important.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references exist, including Exploit-DB and a Metasploit module. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation, so active exploitation should not be asserted from these sources alone.
Researcher notes
The sources support a high-impact exploit chain, but affected-version metadata is incomplete in the provided bundle. Validate product lineage and version locally before scoping. Do not assume active exploitation without KEV or another cited source showing it.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Astium VoIP PBX and astium-confweb versions immediately.
- Remove public access to the web administration interface.
- Restrict management access to trusted VPN or allow-listed addresses.
- Check vendor or trusted advisory guidance for fixed versions or retirement options.
- Rebuild affected PBX systems if compromise is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any Astium VoIP PBX systems are deployed.
- Identify astium-confweb version and compare with 2.1-25399 or earlier.
- Review web access logs for suspicious login and import activity.
- Inspect recent configuration changes and unexpected PHP files.
- Check whether management interfaces are internet-accessible.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.5 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.5CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23831CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/astium_sqli_upload.rbCVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/astium-voip-pbx-sqli-file-upload-rceCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.