8.8
CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-18417: Malicious File Upload

First published: Thu Oct 24 2019(Updated: )

Sourcecodester Restaurant Management System 1.0 allows an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files that can result in code execution. The issue occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input, e.g., "add a new food" allows .php files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sourcecodester Restaurant Management System=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-18417?

    CVE-2019-18417 is a vulnerability in Sourcecodester Restaurant Management System 1.0 that allows an authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files resulting in code execution.

  • How severe is CVE-2019-18417?

    CVE-2019-18417 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • How does CVE-2019-18417 occur?

    CVE-2019-18417 occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input when adding a new food, allowing the upload of arbitrary (potentially malicious) files.

  • What is the affected software version of CVE-2019-18417?

    Sourcecodester Restaurant Management System 1.0 is the affected software version of CVE-2019-18417.

  • Is there a reference for CVE-2019-18417?

    Yes, you can refer to the following link for more information: [https://www.sevenlayers.com/index.php/265-restaurant-management-system-1-0-arbitrary-file-upload](https://www.sevenlayers.com/index.php/265-restaurant-management-system-1-0-arbitrary-file-upload)

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