CVE-2026-19852: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in CyberTutor NewSiteServer (NSS)
Description
CyberTutor's NewSiteServer (NSS) contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to upload files of dangerous types, including malicious HTML files. This can lead to effects similar to cross-site scripting attacks. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-434 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, indicating medium severity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
CyberTutor
NewSiteServer (NSS)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-19852 describes an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in CyberTutor's NewSiteServer (NSS). The flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files, including potentially malicious HTML files, which can be used to execute attacks similar to cross-site scripting. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low confidentiality and integrity impacts with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to upload malicious files that may execute in the context of the web application, potentially leading to partial confidentiality and integrity compromise similar to cross-site scripting effects. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability does not require authentication, increasing its risk profile.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict file upload functionality, implement strict server-side validation of uploaded file types, and consider disabling file uploads if not necessary.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- twcert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-14T09:35:03.910Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8bc014acd9273b49e07e67
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 03:52:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 23:03:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:43 UTC
Views: 58
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