CVE-2022-38946

Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Doctor-Appointment version 1.0 in /Frontend/signup_com.php, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code

Critical · published December 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
55.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Doctor-Appointment version 1.0 lets attackers execute any code they want — it’s like letting a stranger into your office with a bag full of mysterious tools! 🚨 Imagine a careless hotel that allows guests to check in with any old package, no questions asked. Some of those packages might be harmless, but others could contain anything from a party invitation to a ticking time bomb! In the wrong hands, this vulnerability could be absolutely devastating. An attacker could upload malicious code to the server, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete control of the system! The risks are sky-high, especially given its critical nature!

Put simply

Imagine a careless hotel that allows guests to check in with any old package, no questions asked. Some of those packages might be harmless, but others could contain anything from a party invitation to a ticking time bomb! This vulnerability allows attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server through /Frontend/signup_com.php, enabling the execution of any code that could compromise the server's integrity.

What to do

In the wrong hands, this vulnerability could be absolutely devastating. An attacker could upload malicious code to the server, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete control of the system! The risks are sky-high, especially given its critical nature! To secure your system, immediately patch your Doctor-Appointment application to the latest version. Additionally, implement strict file validation checks and limit file types that can be uploaded. Don’t wait — protect your users! You’ve got this! Follow these steps and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00788 · 55.8th percentile
Published
2024-12-09T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 00:00Z
    Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Doctor-Appointment version 1.0 in /Frontend/signup_com.php, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code
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