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EfroTech Time Trax Remote Code Execution via File Upload

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.9)

CVE-2025-46157

Time Trax is an enterprise human resources and time management application. Such systems are commonly deployed as web-based platforms accessible to employees via the internet or corporate networks to manage leave requests and attendance, making the file upload functionality in the request form a reachable internet-facing surface.

Unrestricted File Upload

Efrotech Timetrax

1.0

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A critical vulnerability in EfroTech Time Trax software could allow unauthorized remote code execution, impacting systems that manage employee leave requests. This issue stems from a weakness in the file attachment function within the leave request form.

Remote code execution via file uploads.
Critical flaw affects time and attendance systems.
Confirm relevance and potential exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker with some level of user access could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file through the leave request form's file attachment function. This could allow them to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Requires authenticated user access.
Uploading a specially crafted file.
Remote code execution.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

A critical vulnerability in EfroTech Time Trax v.1.0's file attachment function within the leave request form could allow a remote attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary code. This could impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system when the function is accessible.

System code and data.
Remote code execution via file uploads.
Compromise of system integrity and availability.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The EfroTech Time Trax application is likely managed by the platform or application owner team, with support from the security team for exposure assessment and remediation planning. The immediate priority is to locate all instances of Time Trax, determine their accessibility and business criticality, and identify the system's accountable owner to plan a coordinated response.

Application owners, platform, and security teams.
Confirm Time Trax reachability and business criticality.
Plan and execute remediation based on risk.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is EfroTech Time Trax?

EfroTech Time Trax is an enterprise-grade human resources and time management software. Organizations use this web-based platform to automate attendance tracking, manage payroll data, and process employee leave requests. Because it handles sensitive personnel workflows, it is typically deployed within corporate network environments to support daily administrative operations.

What does CWE-434 mean for CVE-2025-46157?

CWE-434 refers to an Unrestricted Upload of a File with a Dangerous Type. In the context of this vulnerability, it means the software fails to properly validate or sanitize files uploaded through the leave request form. Because the application does not adequately restrict the types of files accepted, an attacker can upload a malicious script that the server then treats as executable code, leading to unauthorized system control.

How is this vulnerability triggered?

An attacker triggers this flaw by interacting with the file attachment feature in the Time Trax leave request form. This process requires the attacker to have an authenticated user account within the system to access the form. The bug is not triggered by simply visiting the site; it specifically requires the successful upload and processing of a specially crafted file designed to exploit the lack of input validation.

Is my Time Trax instance at risk?

According to Halo Surface Signal, Time Trax is often deployed as a web-based platform accessible via the internet or internal networks for employee self-service. If your instance is reachable over the internet to allow remote leave requests, it presents a larger attack surface. You should prioritize assessing whether your deployment is exposed to untrusted networks or if access is strictly limited to authorized internal users.

What should I do if I run this software?

Your first step is to identify all instances of Time Trax within your environment and determine their business criticality. Coordinate with the system's accountable owners to verify network reachability. Since this involves a flaw in file handling, review your application access logs for suspicious activity and work with your security team to plan remediation steps appropriate for your specific deployment.

References

github.com/morphine009/CVE-2025-46157

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.