CVE-2026-5181: SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System · Unrestricted Upload
Affects SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SourceCodesterSimple Doctors Appointment System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint and implement file upload validation controls if possible. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Description
CVE-2026-5181 is a medium severity vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System version 1.0. It involves an unrestricted file upload issue via the img argument in the /doctors_appointment/admin/ajax.php? action=save_category endpoint. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. The exploit has been publicly disclosed but no known exploits are reported in the wild. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.