Vulnerability identifier: #VU52997

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Voting System
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: sourcecodester

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the "/admin/candidates_add.php" script. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Voting System: 1.0

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162497
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49846

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.