A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Online Student File Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /save_file.php. Executing manipulation can lead to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited.
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
Access control involves the use of several protection mechanisms such as:
When any mechanism is not applied or otherwise fails, attackers can compromise the security of the product by gaining privileges, reading sensitive information, executing commands, evading detection, etc. There are two distinct behaviors that can introduce access control weaknesses: