Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site
CVE-2024-4920

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
SourceCodester
Status
Online Discussion Forum Site
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2024

Summary

A vulnerability affecting the SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site version 1.0 has been identified, leading to unrestricted file upload due to improper handling of user input in the registerH.php script. This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files without adequate validation checks. As this issue has been made publicly known, it poses a significant risk to users and administrators, who are advised to apply necessary security measures immediately to mitigate the potential for exploitation.

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.264455
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.264455
https://vuldb.com/?submit.333477

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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