CVE-2025-46191

Name: CVE-2025-46191
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-09T17:15:51.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-46191 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Arbitrary File Upload in user_payment_update.php in SourceCodester Client Database Management System 1.0 allows unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files via the uploaded_file_cancelled field. Due to the absence of proper file extension checks, MIME type validation, and authentication, attackers can upload executable PHP files to a web-accessible directory (/files/). EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Arbitrary File Upload in user_payment_update.php in SourceCodester Client Database Management System 1.0 allows unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files via the uploaded_file_cancelled field. Due to the absence of proper file extension checks, MIME type validation, and authentication, attackers can upload executable PHP files to a web-accessible directory (/files/). This allows them to execute arbitrary commands remotely by accessing the uploaded script, resulting in full Remote Code Execution (RCE) without authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lerouxyxchire	Client Database Management System	1.0

References

https://github.com/x6vrn/mitre/blob/main/CVE-2025-46191.mdThird Party Advisory
https://portswigger.net/web-security/file-uploadTechnical Description

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-46191?

How severe is CVE-2025-46191?

CVE-2025-46191 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46191?

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