CVE-2018-18793

School Event Management System 1.0 allows Arbitrary File Upload via event/controller.php?action=photos

published November 16, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An unguarded door in the School Event Management System lets anyone upload just about anything โ€” how sneaky is that? ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Think of it like a school talent show where anyone can just stroll on stage without an audition โ€” you never know what they'll bring. In this case, an attacker can upload files that could lead to all sorts of mischief! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to upload malicious files to your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or launching further attacks. Imagine a hacker slipping harmful code into your event, making it a playground for chaos instead of fun!

Put simply

Think of it like a school talent show where anyone can just stroll on stage without an audition โ€” you never know what they'll bring. In this case, an attacker can upload files that could lead to all sorts of mischief! This flaw exists because the event/controller.php endpoint improperly handles file uploads, allowing unauthorized users to upload arbitrary files without checks.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to upload malicious files to your server, potentially compromising sensitive data or launching further attacks. Imagine a hacker slipping harmful code into your event, making it a playground for chaos instead of fun! To safeguard your system, implement strict file validation and sanitize input for uploads in the event/controller.php file. Additionally, consider applying authentication checks to ensure only authorized users can upload files. Don't forget to regularly update your software! You've got this! With these fixes, you'll transform into a security hero in no time! ๐Ÿฆธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09504 ยท 95.4th percentile
Published
2018-11-16T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 18:00Z
    School Event Management System 1.0 allows Arbitrary File Upload via event/controller.php?action=photos
    cvelistv5