Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
2-Plan Team 1.0.4 allows a logged-in attacker to upload a PHP file that the server can execute. If the application is reachable by untrusted users, this can lead to remote code execution on the web server. No source in the bundle confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for any internet-facing or broadly accessible deployment. The issue can become server compromise after login, and public exploit information exists. Prioritize discovery, access restriction, and vendor-guided remediation or replacement.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25162 is a CWE-434 arbitrary file upload in 2-Plan Team 1.0.4. The issue is in managefile.php handling of uploads, allowing authenticated attackers to place executable PHP files in the files directory. CVSS v4.0 is 7.1 with network access, low complexity, and low privileges required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where 2-Plan Team 1.0.4 is deployed and accessible to authenticated users, especially over the internet or shared environments. Systems allowing broad user registration or weak account controls face higher practical risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes a public ExploitDB reference and a VulnCheck advisory. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated access but no user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated arbitrary PHP upload leading to remote code execution in 2-Plan Team 1.0.4. Sources do not name a patch version or vendor fix. Avoid assuming broader version impact beyond 1.0.4 without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any 2-Plan Team 1.0.4 deployments.
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an update or supported replacement.
- Restrict application access to trusted users and networks.
- Disable or tightly control file upload capability if operationally feasible.
- Prevent web execution from upload storage directories where possible.
- Review accounts and remove unnecessary or untrusted access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether 2-Plan Team 1.0.4 is installed.
- Verify whether managefile.php and upload functionality are reachable.
- Check whether uploaded files can execute from the files directory.
- Review web logs for suspicious upload activity.
- Inventory authenticated users with access to the application.
- Confirm compensating controls block execution in upload directories.
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
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45878CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: 2-Plan Team 1.0.4 Arbitrary File Upload via managefile.phpCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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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.