A vulnerability, which was classified as critical , was found in PHPEMS 11.0 . This affects the function temppage of the file /app/exam/controller/exams.master.php of the component Instant Exam Creation Handler . The manipulation of the argument uploadfile results in server-side request forgery. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-6573 . The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.
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VDB-358207 · SUBMIT #789990 · CVE-2026-6573
PHPEMS 11.0 INSTANT EXAM CREATION EXAMS.MASTER.PHP TEMPPAGE UPLOADFILE SERVER-SIDE REQUEST FORGERY
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
5.7 $0-$5k 3.07
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability has been found in PHPEMS 11.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function temppage of the file /app/exam/controller/exams.master.php of the component Instant Exam Creation Handler. This manipulation of the argument uploadfile causes server-side request forgery. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-6573. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in PHPEMS 11.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function temppage of the file /app/exam/controller/exams.master.php of the component Instant Exam Creation Handler. The manipulation of the argument uploadfile with an unknown input leads to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-918. The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at vulnplus-note.wetolink.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-6573. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.
It is possible to download the exploit at vulnplus-note.wetolink.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:app/exam/controller/exams.master.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Productinfo
Name
PHPEMS
Version
11.0
CPE 2.3info
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CPE 2.2info
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CVSSv3info
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2info
Vector Complexity Authentication Confidentiality Integrity Availability
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Server-side request forgery
CWE: CWE-918
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Google Hack: 🔒
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
04/18/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: vulnplus-note.wetolink.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-6573 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-6573
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-358207
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entryinfo
Created: 04/18/2026 21:53
Changes: 04/18/2026 21:53 (56)
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Submitter: vulnplusbot
Cache ID: 99:93C:101
Submitinfo
Accepted
Submit #789990: PHPEMS 11.0 SSRF (by vulnplusbot)
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