What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-70151?

CVE-2025-70151 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-70151?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-70151. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-70151?

Within 24 hours: Assess whether your organization uses Scholars Tracking System version 1.0 or earlier, and if so, restrict network access to this application. Within 7 days: Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file uploads, disable the upload functionality if business-critical operations allow, and increase monitoring for suspicious file upload attempts. Within 30 days: Plan migration to a patched version once released, or replace the system with an alternative solution if vendor remediation timelines are uncertain.

Scholars Tracking System CVE-2025-70151

HIGH

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2026-02-18 cve@mitre.org

PHP RCE File Upload Scholars Tracking System Fabian

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-434 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. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Scholars Tracking System versions up to 1.0 is affected by unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type (CVSS 8.8).

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate file types by content. Store uploads outside web root. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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This vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) exists in the unrestricted file upload. The component. code-projects Scholars Tracking System 1.0 allows an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution via unrestricted file upload. The endpoints update_profile_picture.php and upload_picture.php store uploaded files in a web-accessible uploads/ directory using the original, user-supplied filename without validating the file type or extension. By uploading a PHP file and then requesting it from /uploads/, an attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code as the web server user.

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Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Feb 23, 2026 - 17:53 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 18, 2026 - 18:24 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

code-projects Scholars Tracking System 1.0 allows an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution via unrestricted file upload. The endpoints update_profile_picture.php and upload_picture.php store uploaded files in a web-accessible uploads/ directory using the original, user-supplied filename without validating the file type or extension. By uploading a PHP file and then requesting it from /uploads/, an attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code as the web server user.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2025-70151 affects the Scholars Tracking System, allowing attackers to upload malicious files that could compromise system integrity and enable data breaches or lateral movement within the organization. With a public exploit available and no patch currently available, any organization using this system is at immediate risk of exploitation.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to restrict or block file uploads; disable file upload functionality if operationally feasible; restrict network access to the application using network segmentation; enforce strict input validation and file type whitelisting at the application level; increase logging and monitoring of upload activities; implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect malicious file execution.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.3%

Top 52% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

VulDB

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 0.3%

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

Human Impact

High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +44

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Malicious File Upload HIGH

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

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

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

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:fabian:scholars_tracking_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/346646 REF https://0x0bito.github.io/posts/CVE-2025-70151-Scholars-FileUpload-RCE/ REF https://code-projects.org/scholars-tracking-system-in-php-with-source-code/

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