Path Traversal Vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System
CVE-2025-4912

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-4912?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0, specifically in the /admin/core/update_student.php file related to the Image File Handler component. This vulnerability arises from improper validation of input, allowing attackers to manipulate the 'old_photo' argument. By exploiting this flaw, an unauthorized user could access sensitive files on the server, potentially leading to data leakage. This threat can be executed remotely, posing significant risks to the integrity and confidentiality of the system.

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-2025-4912 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.309469
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309469
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.579089
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

s0l42 (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-4912 : Path Traversal Vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System