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CVE-2026-5576: Unrestricted Upload in SourceCodester Record Management System

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5576cvecve-2026-5576
Published: Sun Apr 05 2026 (04/05/2026, 15:15:11 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: SourceCodester
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 04/05/2026, 15:45:26 UTC

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.

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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

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