Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE concerns a job-board clone script that may allow attackers to upload dangerous file types through a resume-edit feature. If a vulnerable site stores and executes uploaded files, this could become server compromise. The public record does not name a vendor patch or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize if the organization runs this script on an internet-facing site. The business risk is potential website takeover, but scope appears narrow and source evidence is limited.
Technical view
PHP Scripts Mall Naukri Clone Script through 3.0.3 is reported to allow unrestricted upload of dangerous file types in edit_resume_det.php. The CVE description cites changing an allowed document extension to a server-executable type. No CVSS, CWE, CPE, or vendor remediation is provided in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to public or internal sites running PHP Scripts Mall Naukri Clone Script through 3.0.3 with the affected resume upload workflow enabled.
Exploitation context
The source bundle references a public 2018 vulnerability write-up, but CISA KEV is false and no cited source states active exploitation. Treat it as publicly known, not proven exploited in the wild.
Researcher notes
The record lacks CVSS, CPEs, CWE mapping, and patch details. The high rating here is a risk judgment based on dangerous file upload in PHP, not an official score. Avoid assuming broader PHP Scripts Mall products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any Naukri Clone Script deployments and confirm versions.
- Check vendor guidance for patched versions or configuration advice.
- Restrict or disable the affected resume upload workflow if unnecessary.
- Enforce server-side allowlists for uploaded file types.
- Prevent PHP or other executable handling in upload directories.
- Review uploaded files and remove unexpected executable content.
Validation and detection
- Inventory public PHP job-board sites for this script.
- Confirm whether edit_resume_det.php is reachable to untrusted users.
- Verify upload controls reject executable server-side file types.
- Check web roots and upload directories for suspicious executable files.
- Review web server logs for unusual upload and access patterns.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://whitehatck01.blogspot.com/2018/02/naukri-clone-script-303-file-upload.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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