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Plain-English summary
QaTraq 6.9.2 is reported to let logged-in users upload executable PHP files as test-script attachments. Viewing the attachment can run code on the server, potentially giving an attacker full control of application data and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any internet-accessible or broadly used QaTraq 6.9.2 instance. Authenticated exploitation could lead to server code execution, data compromise, service disruption, and lateral movement risk.
Technical view
This is a CWE-434 unrestricted file upload issue in the Test Script module Add Attachment feature. The source says QaTraq 6.9.2 does not restrict file types, allowing PHP upload and server-side execution through View Attachment. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with low privileges required.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations running QaTraq 6.9.2 with authenticated users able to add Test Script attachments. The CVE metadata does not provide vendor, CPE, or broader affected-version data.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated access but no user interaction after that, according to the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Evidence is narrow: one public write-up and CVE metadata identify QaTraq 6.9.2 and the vulnerable workflow. No official patch, CPE, vendor advisory, or exploitation-in-the-wild evidence is included in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Check QaTraq or vendor guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Restrict or disable Test Script attachment uploads until guidance is available.
- Configure attachment storage so uploaded files cannot execute as PHP.
- Limit QaTraq access to trusted users and review role assignments.
- Monitor for unexpected executable files in attachment locations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory QaTraq deployments and verify whether version 6.9.2 is present.
- Confirm who can use Add Attachment in the Test Script module.
- Review attachment storage for executable PHP files or suspicious uploads.
- Check web server behavior for attachment paths without executing uploaded files.
- Audit logs for attachment uploads followed by View Attachment access.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bitsbyamg.com/blog/post/2025/10/19/qatraq-692-default-creds-and-file-upload-rceCVE reference, mitre
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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.