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CVE-2017-9080 is a remote code execution vulnerability in PlaySMS 1.4. The vulnerability arises from a combination of unrestricted file upload and code injection in the sendfromfile.php component. Specifically, the application fails to properly validate or sanitize the name of uploaded files, allowing attackers to upload a PHP file with executable code. When the file is subsequently accessed, the embedded PHP code is executed on the server, leading to arbitrary code execution. The $filename parameter is directly involved in the exploitation process.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module (playsms_filename_exec.rb) that exploits an authenticated code injection vulnerability in PlaySMS version 1.4 (CVE-2017-9080). The exploit targets the sendfromfile.php feature, where an authenticated user can upload a file with a maliciously crafted filename. The filename is processed insecurely, allowing arbitrary PHP code execution. The module automates authentication (requiring valid credentials), CSRF token extraction, and the upload of a file with a PHP payload embedded in the filename. The default payload is a PHP Meterpreter reverse shell, but any compatible PHP payload can be used. The exploit is weaponized, leveraging Metasploit's payload and session management capabilities. The main endpoints targeted are the PlaySMS authentication and file upload features, all accessed via HTTP requests to /index.php with various parameters. The code is written in Ruby and is structured as a standard Metasploit exploit module.
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