Admidio
CVE-2024-38529
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
Admidio is a free, open source user management system for websites of organizations and groups. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 1 package in composer
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. Admidio is a free, open source user management system for websites of organizations and groups. In Admidio before version 4.3.10, there is a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in the Message module of the Admidio Application, where it is possible to upload a PHP file in the attachment. The uploaded file can be accessed publicly through the URL {admidio_base_url}/adm_my_files/messages_attachments/{file_name}. The vulnerability is caused due to the lack of file extension verification, allowing malicious files to be uploaded to the server and public availability of the uploaded file. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.3.10. Affected products include: Admidio. Version information: version 4.3.10.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
Admidio is a free, open source user management system for websites of organizations and groups. In Admidio before version 4.3.10, there is a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in the Message module of the Admidio Application, where it is possible to upload a PHP file in the attachment. The uploaded file can be accessed publicly through the URL {admidio_base_url}/adm_my_files/messages_attachments/{file_name}. The vulnerability is caused due to the lack of file extension verification, allowing malicious files to be uploaded to the server and public availability of the uploaded file. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.3.10.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
Admidio is a free, open source user management system for websites of organizations and groups. Rated high severity (CVS
Admidio is a free, open source user management system for websites of organizations and groups. Rated high severity (CVS
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File in GitHub repository admidio/admidio prior to 4.2.9. Rated hig
SQL Injection was discovered in adm_program/modules/dates/dates_function.php in Admidio 3.2.5. Rated high severity (CVSS
Authenticated SQL injection in Admidio through 4.3.16 allows users with role-assignment privileges to execute arbitrary
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in GitHub repository admidio/admidio prior to 4.2.10. Rated high severit
Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository admidio/admidio prior to 4.1.9. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), thi
Admidio 3.3.5 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows low-privilege users to increase their perm
Insufficient Session Expiration in GitHub repository admidio/admidio prior to 4.2.11. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5),
Admidio v4.2.12 and below is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerabil
Admidio is a free open source user management system for websites of organizations and groups. Rated medium severity (CV
Improper Access Control in GitHub repository admidio/admidio prior to 4.2.9. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vuln
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