Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes an arbitrary file upload flaw in the Gallery module of Zoo Management System v1.0. A highly privileged user could upload files through the background management system’s picture upload point, creating serious confidentiality, integrity, and availability risk if uploads are mishandled.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority where Zoo Management System v1.0 is deployed, especially if admin access is internet-reachable or shared broadly. Urgency is lower where the product is absent or tightly isolated.
Technical view
CVE-2022-40932 is CWE-434 in Zoo Management System v1.0. The reported vulnerable area is the gallery file’s picture upload point inside the Gallery module. CVSS 3.1 is 7.2, with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high CIA impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to environments running Zoo Management System v1.0 with the background management Gallery module enabled. The source bundle does not provide CPEs, vendor identifiers, deployment prevalence, or hosted-service exposure details.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Public reporting exists on GitHub, but the bundle does not provide confirmed exploitation in the wild or a vendor advisory.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: the CVE record identifies the vulnerable module and upload point, but affected vendor/product metadata is incomplete. Avoid assuming broader product lines, fixed versions, or real-world exploitation without additional vendor or incident evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory any Zoo Management System v1.0 deployment and its Gallery module exposure.
- Restrict background management access to trusted administrators and internal networks.
- Check vendor or project guidance for patched versions or official upload handling changes.
- Use server-side file allowlisting and store uploads outside executable web paths.
- Monitor application and web logs for unusual Gallery upload activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Zoo Management System v1.0 exists in production or staging.
- Check whether Gallery picture upload accepts unexpected file types.
- Verify uploaded files cannot execute as server-side code.
- Review administrator accounts and Gallery upload logs for suspicious activity.
- Confirm compensating controls cover authentication, network access, and upload handling.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/lime-10010/Bug_report/blob/main/vendors/pushpam02/zoo-management-system/RCE-1.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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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.