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Unrestricted file upload in SourceCodester Library Management System

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 Library Management System from 1.0 has an unrestricted file upload flaw in the move_uploaded_file function of admin/add_admin.php (CWE-434). A remote attacker without privileges or user interaction can manipulate the image argument to upload files. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, and a public exploit is linked in the references.

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

Description from the CNA

A security flaw has been discovered in SourceCodester Library Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects the function move_uploaded_file of the file admin/add_admin.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument image results in unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

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
SourceCodesterLibrary Management System1.0—No fix listedCNA
  • Library Management System VendorSourceCodester Affected 1.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:library_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*——SourceCodester
  • cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:library_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·SourceCodester

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for SourceCodester Library Management System.

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

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-13 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-108975
  2. 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-jmv6-82m4-3wp6
  3. 2026-10-13 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  4. 2026-10-14 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  5. 2026-10-14 Priority changed: LOW → HIGH

References

  • TI-2024-03188 SourceCodester Online Courseware deactivateteach.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-03160 SourceCodester Computer Laboratory Management System config.php redirect CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • 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