CVE-2025-4720: SourceCodester Student Result Management System drop_student.php path traversal

Published May 15, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file academic/core/dropstudent.php. The manipulation of the argument img leads to path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sourcecodester Student Result Management System
Munyweki Student Result Management System=1.0

Event History

May 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4720?

CVE-2025-4720 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-4720?

CVE-2025-4720 affects SourceCodester Student Result Management System version 1.0.

3

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4720?

CVE-2025-4720 is a path traversal vulnerability affecting the drop_student.php file.

4

How can CVE-2025-4720 be exploited?

CVE-2025-4720 can be exploited by manipulating the img parameter to access restricted file paths.

5

How do I fix CVE-2025-4720?

To fix CVE-2025-4720, ensure that user input for the img parameter is properly validated and sanitized.

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