Path Traversal Vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System
CVE-2025-4898

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-4898?

A security flaw has been identified in the SourceCodester Student Result Management System version 1.0, specifically within the unlink function of the update_system.php file related to the Logo File Handler. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the old_logo argument, leading to unauthorized access to server paths. As a result, remote exploitation may enable the attacker to delete files from the server, posing a significant risk to data security and integrity. Public disclosure of the exploit underlines the urgency for users to secure their systems against potential attacks.

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-2025-4898 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.309454
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309454
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.578036
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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

s0l42 (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-4898 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System