Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Kordil EDMS v2.2.60rc3 reportedly allows unauthenticated file uploads into a web-accessible user pictures directory. If the uploaded file can execute as PHP, an attacker could take control of the application context and potentially the host. This is urgent for any exposed legacy EDMS deployment.
Executive priority
Treat this as an immediate legacy-application risk review. Public exploit material and complete unauthenticated remote compromise potential justify urgent identification, isolation, and remediation of any deployed instance.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-434 in users_add.php, allowing unauthenticated uploads to /userpictures/. The CVSS 4.0 score is 10.0 with network access, no privileges, and no user interaction. The source bundle identifies Kordil EDMS v2.2.60rc3 as affected; broader version exposure is not established.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Kordil EDMS v2.2.60rc3 or closely related unverified builds. Internet-facing deployments are the highest concern. Internal-only systems remain relevant if reachable by untrusted users or compromised network segments.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references exist, including Metasploit and Exploit-DB entries, and Juniper lists an IPS signature. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports Kordil EDMS v2.2.60rc3 only. Do not assume other versions without validation. The exploit path depends on unauthenticated upload handling and executable PHP delivery from /userpictures/. Active exploitation is not confirmed by the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Kordil EDMS v2.2.60rc3 deployments and confirm external reachability.
- Check Kordil project or vendor guidance for a fixed or supported replacement version.
- Restrict EDMS access to trusted networks until remediation is complete.
- Disable script execution in upload directories, including /userpictures/.
- Enforce authentication and strict server-side validation for uploads where maintainable.
- Monitor IPS or WAF controls for Juniper APP:MSF-KORDIL-EDMS-AFU or equivalent detections.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web assets for Kordil EDMS and confirm exact version.
- Review web server configuration for executable content under upload paths.
- Inspect application logs for unauthenticated upload requests to users_add.php.
- Check /userpictures/ for unexpected executable or recently added files.
- Validate network controls prevent untrusted access to the EDMS application.
Public sources used
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupExecution 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
- 10 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/kordil_edms_upload_exec.rbCVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24547CVE reference · exploit
- https://www.juniper.net/us/en/threatlabs/ips-signatures/detail.APP:MSF-KORDIL-EDMS-AFU.htmlCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/kordiledms/CVE reference · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kordil-edms-unauth-arbitrary-file-uploadCVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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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.