Overview
CVE-2025-13200 describes a medium-severity vulnerability found in SourceCodester Farm Management System version 1.0. This vulnerability allows for the exposure of sensitive information through uncontrolled directory listing. A remote attacker can exploit this weakness to gain access to potentially confidential files and data within the affected application. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and is potentially exploitable.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from a lack of proper access controls and input sanitization within the Farm Management System. Specifically, the application fails to prevent directory listing in certain directories. By crafting specific HTTP requests, an attacker can trigger the web server to display a list of files and folders within the targeted directory. This allows unauthorized access to file names, directory structures, and potentially the contents of files, depending on server configuration and file permissions.
CVSS Analysis
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) assigns this vulnerability a score of 5.3, indicating a MEDIUM severity. The CVSS vector likely includes the following characteristics:
- Attack Vector (AV): Network (N) – The vulnerability is exploitable over a network.
- Attack Complexity (AC): Low (L) – The vulnerability is relatively easy to exploit.
- Privileges Required (PR): None (N) – No privileges are required to exploit the vulnerability.
- User Interaction (UI): None (N) – No user interaction is required to exploit the vulnerability.
- Scope (S): Unchanged (U) – An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority.
- Confidentiality Impact (C): Low (L) – There is limited disclosure of information.
- Integrity Impact (I): None (N) – There is no impact to data integrity.
- Availability Impact (A): None (N) – There is no impact to system availability.
This score reflects the ease of exploitation and the potential for information disclosure.
Possible Impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-13200 can lead to several negative consequences:
- Information Disclosure: Attackers can gain access to sensitive information, such as configuration files, database credentials, or other application-related data.
- Attack Surface Expansion: Knowledge gained from directory listings can be used to identify other vulnerabilities or attack vectors within the Farm Management System.
- Reputational Damage: A security breach resulting from this vulnerability can damage the reputation of organizations using the affected software.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-13200, the following steps are recommended:
- Apply the Patch: If a patch or updated version of Farm Management System is available from SourceCodester, apply it immediately. This is the most effective way to address the vulnerability.
- Disable Directory Listing: Configure your web server to disable directory listing for all directories within the Farm Management System installation. This can typically be done through the server’s configuration file (e.g., `.htaccess` for Apache, `web.config` for IIS). Example `.htaccess` entry: `Options -Indexes`
- Implement Access Controls: Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place to restrict access to sensitive files and directories.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in your applications.
