CVE-2026-77681: Unrestricted Upload in CodeAstro Online Job Portal
Description
CVE-2026-77681 is a medium severity vulnerability in CodeAstro Online Job Portal version 1.0. It involves an unrestricted file upload issue in the /users/update-profile.php script triggered by manipulation of the Name argument. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Public exploit code is available, but there are no known active exploitations in the wild. No patch or official remediation information is provided.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
CodeAstro
Online Job Portal
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-77681 affects CodeAstro Online Job Portal 1.0. It arises from improper validation of the Name argument in the /users/update-profile.php file, allowing an attacker to perform unrestricted file uploads remotely. This flaw could enable an attacker to upload malicious files to the server, potentially leading to further compromise. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Exploit code is publicly available, but no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely upload arbitrary files to the affected server via the vulnerable parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or other malicious activities. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and low attack complexity, increasing the risk of exploitation. However, there are no confirmed reports of 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 file upload permissions and validate inputs on the server side to mitigate exploitation risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-21T05:26:42.022Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a882376acd9273b49f80ecc
Added to database: 08/21/2026, 10:07:50 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 03:04:27 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 69
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