Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, if an attacker can reach the restore endpoint and successfully upload a ZIP archive, they can potentially trigger remote code execution through a crafted PHP file.

What level of access does an attacker need?

Typically, the attacker must be able to use the backup restore function, which is often restricted to administrative or highly privileged users. However, misconfigurations, weak credentials, or compromised admin accounts can widen this access.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The safest pattern is to ensure that restore archives are treated purely as data: disallow executable content in uploaded backups, avoid including PHP files from uploads, and ensure extracted files are placed in non-executable locations with strict allowlisting of expected structures.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.7)

Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434) Leading to PHP Code Execution in baserCMS Restore Function

CVE-2025-32957

Published:

Mar 30, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Remote Code Execution on the Router

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HIGH RISK

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Remote Code Execution on Router Firmware

April 6, 2026

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Unrestricted File Upload

CWE:

CWE-434

Impact:

Remote Code Execution

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.7)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Unrestricted File Upload

CWE:

CWE-434

Impact:

Remote Code Execution

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(8.7)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434) Leading to PHP Code Execution in baserCMS Restore Function

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setGameSpeedCfg CGI Handler

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setFirewallType Handler

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Vulnerability Type

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