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CVE-2026-5181: Unrestricted Upload in SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5181cvecve-2026-5181
Published: Tue Mar 31 2026 (03/31/2026, 04:45:12 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: SourceCodester
Product: Simple Doctors Appointment System

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.

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AILast updated: 04/07/2026, 10:53:35 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload files without restriction by manipulating the img parameter in the specified PHP script of the Simple Doctors Appointment System version 1.0. The attack vector is remote network access with no required privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting the ease of exploitation and potential impact. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed, but no vendor patch or fix information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to further compromise depending on the server configuration and file handling. The vulnerability affects version 1.0 of the product. There are no confirmed reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. 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.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-03-30T18:59:02.832Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cb5a45e6bfc5ba1dd9ced5

Added to database: 3/31/2026, 5:23:17 AM

Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 10:53:35 AM

Last updated: 5/15/2026, 10:52:36 AM

Views: 64

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