CVE-2026-78202: Unrestricted Upload in itsourcecode Payroll System
Description
CVE-2026-78202 is a medium severity vulnerability in itsourcecode Payroll System version 1.0. It involves an unrestricted file upload flaw in the save_settings function of the admin_class.php file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload files without restriction by manipulating the img argument. Exploit code has been publicly disclosed, but no known active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
itsourcecode
Payroll System
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Technical Analysis
The itsourcecode Payroll System 1.0 contains an unrestricted upload vulnerability in the save_settings function within admin_class.php. By manipulating the img parameter, an attacker can upload arbitrary files remotely. This vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity. Public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of potential exploitation. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to the system, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or system compromise. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction, increasing its risk. However, no active exploitation in the wild has been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the vulnerable functionality and validate or sanitize file uploads to prevent malicious files from being uploaded.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T22:50:08.988Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8be6c0acd9273b49149b69
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 06:37:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 22:48:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:48 UTC
Views: 77
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