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SourceCodester E-Learning System save_users Unrestricted File Upload

Priority HIGH 70CWE-284Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
Security bypass, Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Low · Low · Low
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-284 and CWE-434.

Summary

SourceCodester E-Learning System 1.0 has an unrestricted upload flaw in the save_users function of /classes/Users.php?f=save, where the img argument is not checked for file type. A remote attacker can exploit it without authentication, and a public exploit is available and might be used. The record cites CWE-434 and CWE-284.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-27

Description from the CNA

A vulnerability was identified in SourceCodester E-Learning System 1.0. This affects the function save_users of the file /classes/Users.php?f=save. Such manipulation of the argument img leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Why it matters now

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00288 21st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
Poc
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
SourceCodesterE-Learning System1.0—No fix listedCNA
  • E-Learning System VendorSourceCodester Affected 1.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:e-learning_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*——SourceCodester
  • cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:e-learning_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·SourceCodester

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for SourceCodester E-Learning System.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-27

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-13 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-108974
  2. 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-qrhm-2q68-9c48
  3. 2026-10-13 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  4. 2026-10-18 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  5. 2026-10-18 Priority changed: LOW → HIGH

References

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  • TI-2024-03131 SourceCodester Airline Ticket Reservation System activate_jet_details_form_handler.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-01794 SourceCodester Web-Based Student Clearance System login.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-05341 SourceCodester Simple Real Estate Portal System view_estate.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-04857 SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal remove_inbox_message.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources