CVE-2022-41705: 
PHP vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Badaso version 2.6.3 contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2022-41705) that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. The vulnerability was discovered on October 24, 2022, and publicly disclosed on November 16, 2022. This affects the core component of Badaso, a Laravel Vue headless CMS/admin panel (Fluid Attacks, NVD).

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of user-uploaded files. An attacker can exploit this by uploading a file containing malicious PHP code instead of an expected image file. The application fails to properly validate the uploaded data, allowing the execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity (Fluid Attacks).

The successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, system modification, or full control of the affected system (NVD).

The vulnerability has been patched in versions after 2.6.3. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest version of Badaso. The fix was released on November 15, 2022 (Fluid Attacks).

The vulnerability was discovered by Carlos Bello from Fluid Attacks' Offensive Team. The vendor acknowledged the report on October 24, 2022, and confirmed the vulnerability on October 26, 2022. The issue was promptly addressed and patched within three weeks of initial disclosure (Fluid Attacks).