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CVE-2020-28173: Simple College Website 1.0 allows a user to conduct remote code execution via /alumni/admin/ajax.php?action...

Simple College Website 1.0 allows a user to conduct remote code execution via /alumni/admin/ajax.php?action=save_settings when uploading a malicious file using the image upload functionality, which is stored in /alumni/admin/assets/uploads/.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-28173 is a remote code execution issue in Simple College Website 1.0. A user can upload a malicious file through an image upload path, and the file is stored under the web application uploads directory. If deployed publicly, this could let an attacker run code on the web server.

Executive priority

Treat this as high priority for any live deployment because the reported impact is server-side code execution. Urgency is lower only if the application is not used, not internet-facing, or admin upload paths are strongly isolated. No official patch is named in the provided sources.

Technical view

The CVE describes RCE through /alumni/admin/ajax.php?action=save_settings in Simple College Website 1.0, involving malicious file upload via image functionality and storage in /alumni/admin/assets/uploads/. Supplied references include public exploit-oriented material, but no CVSS score, CWE, vendor advisory, fixed version, or official mitigation is provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Simple College Website 1.0 is deployed, especially if the alumni admin upload endpoint is reachable and uploaded files can execute from the uploads path. The supplied CVE metadata does not identify CPEs or a formal vendor/product record.

Exploitation context

The source bundle includes Packet Storm and GitHub proof-of-concept references, indicating public exploit knowledge. CISA KEV is false, and the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE text and public references. The affected record lacks CPEs, CVSS, CWE, and vendor remediation details. Avoid assuming authentication requirements beyond the admin-path context unless verified in the deployed application or source code.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and retire any Simple College Website 1.0 deployments where possible.
  • Check SourceCodester or project guidance for any fixed release or official instructions.
  • Restrict access to alumni admin functionality to trusted administrators only.
  • Disable or tightly control image uploads until remediation is confirmed.
  • Configure the web server so upload directories cannot execute scripts.
  • Review uploaded files and remove unexpected executable content.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory web servers for Simple College Website 1.0 source or deployment artifacts.
  • Check whether /alumni/admin/ajax.php?action=save_settings exists and is reachable.
  • Inspect /alumni/admin/assets/uploads/ for unexpected executable files.
  • Review web server configuration for script execution in upload directories.
  • Search access logs for unusual upload activity against the save_settings endpoint.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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