CVE-2019-9181
CVE-2019-9181 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schoolcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Schoolcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SchoolCMS version 2.3.1 allows file upload via the logo upload feature at admin.php?m=admin&c=site&a=save by using the .jpg extension, changing the Content-Type to image/php, and placing PHP code after the JPEG data. This ultimately allows execution of arbitrary PHP code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-9181?
- SchoolCMS version 2.3.1 allows file upload via the logo upload feature at admin.php?m=admin&c=site&a=save by using the .jpg extension, changing the Content-Type to image/php, and placing PHP code after the JPEG data. This ultimately allows execution of arbitrary PHP code.
- How severe is CVE-2019-9181?
- CVE-2019-9181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-9181 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-9181?
- CVE-2019-9181 affects Schoolcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-9181?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-9181 published?
- CVE-2019-9181 was published on 2019-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:schoolcms:schoolcms:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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