CVE-2022-4273: oretnom23 human_resource_management_system Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-4273 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in oretnom23 human_resource_management_system. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 03-12-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /hrm/controller/employee.php of the component Content-Type Handler. The manipulation of the argument pfimg leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-214769 was assigned to this vulnerability.

• CWE-266Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
• CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.