CVE-2023-41505

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Add Student's Profile Picture function of Student Enrollment In PHP v1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary…

Critical · published March 13, 2024

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

🚨 An arbitrary file upload vulnerability lurks in Student Enrollment In PHP v1.0, making it alarmingly easy for attackers to slip in a malicious PHP file! 🔥 Think of it like a food truck that allows customers to bring their own ingredients. An attacker could hand over a hidden recipe for disaster, and once inside, that recipe could be cooked up into something devastating! With this vulnerability, an attacker can upload a crafted PHP file and execute arbitrary code on the server. This means they could take control of the server, access sensitive data, and wreak havoc as if they were a chef with access to the whole kitchen!

Put simply

Think of it like a food truck that allows customers to bring their own ingredients. An attacker could hand over a hidden recipe for disaster, and once inside, that recipe could be cooked up into something devastating! This flaw exists in the Add Student's Profile Picture function, where improper validation of uploaded files allows attackers to upload files that execute code, leading to full system compromise.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker can upload a crafted PHP file and execute arbitrary code on the server. This means they could take control of the server, access sensitive data, and wreak havoc as if they were a chef with access to the whole kitchen! Immediately patch to the latest version of Student Enrollment In PHP. Implement strict file type validations, ensuring only safe formats are accepted for uploads. Additionally, consider employing file scanning and sandboxing techniques to filter potential threats. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your environment and boost your security hero status! 🛡️

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
2024-03-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAR 00:00Z
    An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Add Student's Profile Picture function of Student Enrollment In PHP v1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary…
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