CVE-2023-1467: oretnom23 student_study_center_desk_management_system Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-1467 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Path Traversal vulnerability in oretnom23 student_study_center_desk_management_system. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-03-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Student Study Center Desk Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file Master.php?f=delete_img of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument path with the input C%3A%2Ffoo.txt leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223326 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.