CVE-2026-108975: Unrestricted Upload in SourceCodester Library Management System
Description
CVE-2026-108975 is a medium severity vulnerability in SourceCodester Library Management System version 1.0. It involves an unrestricted file upload flaw in the admin/add_admin.php script via the move_uploaded_file function, allowing remote attackers to upload arbitrary files. The exploit code has been publicly released, increasing the risk of exploitation. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
SourceCodester
Library Management System
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects SourceCodester Library Management System 1.0 and is caused by insufficient validation or restrictions on the file upload functionality in the admin/add_admin.php file, specifically in the move_uploaded_file function. An attacker can manipulate the 'image' argument to upload files without restriction, potentially leading to remote code execution or other impacts depending on the uploaded file. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9 (medium severity). Public exploit code is available, but no vendor patch or fix has been identified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to the server, which can lead to unauthorized code execution, system compromise, or data breach depending on the server configuration and file handling. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.9, indicating a significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict file upload permissions, implement strict validation on uploaded files, and monitor for suspicious upload activity. Consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable upload functionality if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-11T20:05:55.479Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acddb5e2cdf04f65637d791
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 07:18:54 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 07:33:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 07:33:51 UTC
Views: 6
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