CVE-2019-18417

Name: CVE-2019-18417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-24T18:15:11.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18417 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sourcecodester	Restaurant Management System	1.0

References

https://www.sevenlayers.com/index.php/265-restaurant-management-system-1-0-arbitrary-file-uploadExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.sevenlayers.com/index.php/265-restaurant-management-system-1-0-arbitrary-file-uploadExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 24, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18417?

How severe is CVE-2019-18417?

CVE-2019-18417 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18417?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST