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Student Information System CVE-2023-4122

HIGH
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2023-12-07 help@fluidattacks.com
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File type validation, storage isolation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Command and Control, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could upload malicious files that can be executed on the server by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 1.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Student Information System v1.0 is vulnerable to an Insecure File Upload vulnerability on the 'photo' parameter of my-profile page, allowing an authenticated attacker to obtain Remote Code Execution. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. Student Information System v1.0 is vulnerable to an Insecure File Upload vulnerability on the 'photo' parameter of my-profile page, allowing an authenticated attacker to obtain Remote Code Execution on the server hosting the application. Affected products include: Imsurajghosh Student Information System.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

Student Information System v1.0 is vulnerable to an Insecure File Upload vulnerability on the 'photo' parameter of my-profile page, allowing an authenticated attacker to obtain Remote Code Execution on the server hosting the application.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.5%
Top 29% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 1.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

66
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +2
CVSS: +44
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Malicious file upload attacks exploit insufficient validation when web applications accept user-provided files.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:imsurajghosh:student_information_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Incorrect access control in the component /rest/staffResource/create of Serosoft Solutions Pvt Ltd Academia Student Info

CVE-2023-5011 HIGH POC
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Student Information System v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Authenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. Rated high severi

CVE-2023-5010 HIGH POC
8.8 Dec 20

Student Information System v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Authenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. Rated high severi

CVE-2023-5007 HIGH POC
8.8 Dec 20

Student Information System v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Authenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. Rated high severi

CVE-2024-53636 MEDIUM POC
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An arbitrary file upload vulnerability via writefile.php of Serosoft Academia Student Information System (SIS) EagleR-1.

CVE-2020-13278 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Aug 12

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Modules.php in RosarioSIS Student Information System < 6.5.1 allows remo

CVE-2022-2797 CRITICAL
9.8 Aug 12

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Student Information System. Rated critical severity (

CVE-2025-15053 MEDIUM POC
5.5 Dec 24

SQL injection in code-projects Student Information System 1.0's search functionality enables remote, unauthenticated att

CVE-2025-13242 MEDIUM POC
5.5 Nov 16

A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Student Information System 2.0.php. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), th

CVE-2025-13241 MEDIUM POC
5.5 Nov 16

A flaw has been found in code-projects Student Information System 2.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerabil

CVE-2025-13240 MEDIUM POC
5.5 Nov 16

A vulnerability was detected in code-projects Student Information System 2.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vul

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Advisories & patches

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