CVE-2026-5576: Unrestricted Upload in SourceCodester Record Management System
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester/jkev Record Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file save_emp.php of the component Add Employee Page. This manipulation causes unrestricted upload. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the file save_emp.php in the Add Employee Page of SourceCodester/jkev Record Management System 1.0. It allows remote attackers to perform unrestricted file uploads, potentially enabling them to upload malicious files to the server. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires high privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required for attack initiation, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official fix or patch has been published by the vendor as of the data available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to upload arbitrary files to the affected system, which may lead to further compromise depending on the server configuration and file handling. The impact is rated medium with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.1, reflecting limited but notable risk. There is no evidence of widespread 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, organizations should consider implementing manual controls such as restricting file upload types, validating and sanitizing uploaded files, and monitoring for suspicious upload activity. Avoid exposing the vulnerable component to untrusted networks if possible.
CVE-2026-5576: Unrestricted Upload in SourceCodester Record Management System
Description
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester/jkev Record Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file save_emp.php of the component Add Employee Page. This manipulation causes unrestricted upload. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the file save_emp.php in the Add Employee Page of SourceCodester/jkev Record Management System 1.0. It allows remote attackers to perform unrestricted file uploads, potentially enabling them to upload malicious files to the server. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires high privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required for attack initiation, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official fix or patch has been published by the vendor as of the data available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to upload arbitrary files to the affected system, which may lead to further compromise depending on the server configuration and file handling. The impact is rated medium with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.1, reflecting limited but notable risk. There is no evidence of widespread 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, organizations should consider implementing manual controls such as restricting file upload types, validating and sanitizing uploaded files, and monitoring for suspicious upload activity. Avoid exposing the vulnerable component to untrusted networks if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-04T14:45:21.680Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d280150a160ebd92e46934
Added to database: 4/5/2026, 3:30:29 PM
Last enriched: 4/5/2026, 3:45:26 PM
Last updated: 4/9/2026, 12:56:57 AM
Views: 30
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.