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File Management System EUVDEUVD-2026-107363

| CVE-2026-114259 MEDIUM
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)
2026-10-21 VulDB GHSA-j6pm-6wj7-w849
5.5
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach save_files upload endpoint
  2. Delivery
    Submit crafted Upload argument with malicious PHP file
  3. Exploit
    Bypass absent file-type restriction
  4. Execution
    Request uploaded webshell URL
  5. Impact
    Execute code and access server data

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.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires reaching the application's file-upload path handled by the save_files function in admin_class.php and supplying a file whose type is not restricted by the application, so success depends on the upload directory being web-accessible and permitting server-side script execution (e.g., PHP). The provided CVSS vector claims no authentication (PR:N) and no user interaction, but the code's location in admin_class.php suggests an administrative context that may require a logged-in session - this should be confirmed. No patched version exists because the project uses rolling releases and has not responded, so all deployments running code at or before commit 2e3c1ebe60f121e8df4fb3f544f0e9591d9a01e4 are potentially affected.

Impact

This is an unrestricted file upload flaw (CWE-434) in the save_files function of admin_class.php in oretnom23's file-management-system-php. The VulDB-assigned CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N) scores 6.9 and describes remote, low-complexity, unauthenticated exploitation with LOW impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L/VI:L/VA:L). Publicly available exploit code exists (POC=YES, via the project's GitHub issue #7), and the embedded SSVC/temporal signal E:P indicates a proof-of-concept rather than functional/weaponized exploitation. The CVE is NOT in CISA KEV and no EPSS score was provided, so there is no evidence of active, in-the-wild exploitation - the signals point to an available-but-not-widely-exploited issue. The signals partly conflict: unrestricted file upload is classically a high-impact (potential RCE/webshell) issue, yet VulDB rated all impacts only LOW, likely a conservative scoring choice; verify the true impact against the application's upload directory handling. Also note the function resides in 'admin_class.php', which implies an administrative context and possible authentication, yet the vector asserts PR:N - this auth question should be verified with the code/vendor. The vendor has not responded to the issue report, so no patch exists. Net: a real but likely targeted/opportunistic concern against a niche product, not a broad emergency.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker locates the file-upload endpoint backed by the save_files function and submits a request with a manipulated 'Upload' argument carrying a malicious file (e.g., a PHP webshell) that the application fails to restrict by type. If the upload lands in a web-accessible, script-executable directory, the attacker then requests the uploaded file to run arbitrary server-side code. Proof-of-concept exploit details have been published in the project's GitHub issue tracker.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 21, 2026

Unrestricted file upload in oretnom23's file-management-system-php lets remote attackers supply files of unrestricted type through the save_files function in admin_class.php, with potential server-side code execution if uploaded files land in a web-accessible directory that executes PHP. Affected code includes deployments at or before commit 2e3c1ebe60f121e8df4fb3f544f0e9591d9a01e4, and no fixed release is identified because the project uses rolling releases and has not responded to the issue report; publicly available exploit code exists. The supplied CVSS 4.0 vector lists PR:N, but the handler's administrative location leaves authentication requirements unconfirmed and no CISA KEV confirmation of active exploitation was provided.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch was identified at time of analysis: the project uses rolling releases, has not responded to the issue report, and no fixed version is listed for the affected code at or before commit 2e3c1ebe60f121e8df4fb3f544f0e9591d9a01e4. Until an upstream fix is available, restrict access to the save_files upload handler in admin_class.php to trusted authenticated administrators and monitor the referenced VulDB and GitHub issue pages for updates. Enforce a server-side allowlist of file extensions and MIME types on upload, reject executable types such as .php and polyglot files, and generate randomized non-executable filenames; these controls can break legitimate uploads of uncommon file types if the allowlist is too narrow. Store uploaded files outside the web root or disable script execution in the upload directory via web-server configuration (for example, removing PHP handlers for that path); moving storage may require application code changes, and disabling execution can break features that rely on serving dynamic content from uploads. As a compensating control, block or tightly rate-limit multipart uploads to the affected administrative endpoint at the WAF or reverse proxy, accepting that this may disrupt normal administrative file-management workflows.

Affected VersionsENISA

file-management-system-php 2e3c1ebe60f121e8df4fb3f544f0e9591d9a01e4

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The issue is CWE-434, unrestricted upload of a file with a dangerous type, in a PHP file-management application. The save_files function in admin_class.php handles an Upload argument without adequate server-side validation of file extension, MIME type, or content, so an attacker who can reach that upload path may place executable content in the application's storage. Exploitation depends on the upload directory being reachable by the web server and configured to execute server-side scripts such as PHP; otherwise the impact is limited to stored files and possible further abuse. The CPE entry cpe:2.3:a:oretnom23:file-management-system-php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* marks the product without version constraints, consistent with the project's rolling-release model, and the referenced GitHub issue #7 is the public report/exploit source. The supplied CVSS 4.0 vector scores 6.9 with PR:N, while the independent assessment uses CVSS 3.1 PR:L and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact; this auth discrepancy should be resolved against the deployed code path.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Remote low-complexity unrestricted upload enabling webshell/RCE yields high C/I/A; PR:L chosen because the save_files code sits in admin_class.php implying a likely authenticated/admin context.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB).

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVSS changed
Oct 21, 2026 - 17:24 NVD
6.9 (MEDIUM) 5.5 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Oct 21, 2026 - 16:30 cve.org
MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A flaw has been found in oretnom23 file-management-system-php up to 2e3c1ebe60f121e8df4fb3f544f0e9591d9a01e4. This affects the function save_files of the file admin_class.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument Upload can lead to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continious delivery. Therefore, version details for affected and updated releases are not available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 78% exploitable
Prevalence
Rare
hobby-grade open-source PHP demo project, negligible enterprise footprint
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

48
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
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.

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