CVE-2026-5181 | SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System up to 1.0 ajax.php?action=save_category img unrestricted upload
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A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System up to 1.0 . It has been declared as critical . This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /doctors_appointment/admin/ajax.php?action=save_category . Such manipulation of the argument img leads to unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-5181 . The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.
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VDB-354249 · CVE-2026-5181 · GCVE-100-354249
SOURCECODESTER SIMPLE DOCTORS APPOINTMENT SYSTEM UP TO 1.0 AJAX.PHP?ACTION=SAVE_CATEGORY IMG UNRESTRICTED UPLOAD
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
5.7 $0-$5k 1.22+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System up to 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /doctors_appointment/admin/ajax.php?action=save_category. Performing a manipulation of the argument img results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-5181. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Simple Doctors Appointment System up to 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /doctors_appointment/admin/ajax.php?action=save_category. The manipulation of the argument img with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-5181. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1608.002 for this issue.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Productinfo
Type
Appointment Software
Vendor
SourceCodester
Name
Simple Doctors Appointment System
Version
1.0
License
free
Website
Vendor: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
CPE 2.3info
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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: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
03/30/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: sourcecodester.com
Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-5181 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5181
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354249
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entryinfo
Created: 03/30/2026 21:04
Changes: 03/30/2026 21:04 (56)
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Submitter: dyh18
Cache ID: 99:872:101
Submitinfo
Accepted
Submit #780375: SourceCodester Simple Doctor's Appointment System 1.0 Unrestricted Upload (by dyh18)
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