Path Traversal Vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System
CVE-2025-4720

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sourcecodester
Status
Student Result Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-4720?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in SourceCodester's Student Result Management System, specifically within the drop_student.php file. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the img parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized file access on the server. As this exploit can be initiated remotely, it poses a significant risk to user data integrity and the overall security of the system. It is crucial for administrators to address this vulnerability promptly to safeguard their applications from exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Student Result Management System 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-4720 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.309022
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309022
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.569855
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

me1ody (VulDB User)
.