Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
PHP Volunteer Management 1.0.2 can let a logged-in user place executable files in a public upload area, potentially taking control of the web application. The supplied sources also note default credentials, increasing practical risk. No KEV listing or cited source confirms active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority legacy web application risk. The combination of public exploit material, default credentials, and possible server compromise justifies urgent identification, containment, and replacement planning.
Technical view
This is CWE-434 arbitrary file upload in the document upload function. The source bundle says file type and extension restrictions are missing, uploads land under a publicly reachable directory, and execution controls are absent. CVSS v4.0 is 8.7 high with low complexity and low privileges required.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations still running PHP Volunteer Management 1.0.2, especially internet-facing instances or systems retaining default credentials. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
Public exploit references exist in Metasploit and Exploit-DB, so defenders should assume capability is widely available. The bundle does not provide evidence of known active exploitation, and KEV status is false.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports arbitrary file upload leading to remote code execution after authentication. Scope is constrained to PHP Volunteer Management 1.0.2 in the supplied data. No patch details, fixed version, affected CPEs, or active exploitation confirmation were provided.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an official fix or upgrade path.
- Remove or retire PHP Volunteer Management 1.0.2 where possible.
- Disable document uploads until controls are confirmed.
- Block script execution in the upload directory.
- Restrict access to trusted users and networks.
- Change default credentials and audit all accounts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory hosts for PHP Volunteer Management 1.0.2.
- Confirm whether the document upload feature is reachable.
- Verify uploads cannot become executable content.
- Review web logs for unusual upload and access patterns.
- Check whether default credentials remain valid.
- Confirm upload directories are not publicly executable.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/phpvolunteer/CVE reference · product
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/php_volunteer_upload_exec.rbCVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18941CVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18957CVE reference · exploit
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/php-volunteer-management-system-arbitrary-file-uploadCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.