CVE-2024-5047 SourceCodester Student Management System controller.php unrestricted upload

Medium 6.9 Published 17 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can upload malicious files via the photo parameter in controller.php, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-5047?

CVE-2024-5047 is a medium-severity vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Management System, published on 17 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Student Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /student/controller.php. The manipulation of the argument photo leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-264744.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5047?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kabir-M-Alhasan Student Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5047?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5047 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-5047 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5047 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x5m5-jxc3-3g5c.