Arbitrary file upload in Fabian Scholars Tracking System

CVE-2025-70151

code-projects Scholars Tracking System 1.0 allows an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution via unrestricted file upload. The endpoints update_profile_picture.php and upload_picture.php store uploaded files in a web-accessible uploads/ directory using the original, user-supplied filename without validating the file type or extension. By uploading a PHP file and then requesting it from /uploads/, an attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code as the web server user.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.006 (44.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-70151?
CVE-2025-70151 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fabian Scholars Tracking System, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-02-18.
How severe is CVE-2025-70151?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.