CVE-2026-10172 in Multi-Store Inventory Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/31/2026
A security flaw has been discovered in Bdtask Multi-Store Inventory Management System 1.0. The affected element is the function Upload of the file application/modules/dashboard/controllers/Module.php of the component Component Module. The manipulation of the argument module results in unrestricted upload. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/03/2026
This vulnerability exists within the Bdtask Multi-Store Inventory Management System version 1.0 where the Upload function in the Module.php file lacks proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. The flaw specifically resides in the component module's handling of the module argument parameter which allows attackers to bypass file upload restrictions and upload arbitrary files to the server. The vulnerability is classified as an unrestricted file upload issue that falls under CWE-434 which represents the improper restriction of file uploads to a restricted directory. This weakness enables attackers to execute malicious code on the target system through the upload of web shells or other malicious payloads.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the application processes user-supplied input without validating the file type, size, or content before storing it on the server filesystem. Attackers can manipulate the module argument to upload files with extensions that are not properly filtered, potentially allowing the execution of malicious scripts. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable as it does not require local system access or authentication to the application. This characteristic makes it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by attackers from anywhere on the internet without needing to establish a foothold within the network.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and encompasses multiple attack vectors that can lead to complete system compromise. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can upload web shells, backdoors, or other malicious code that provides persistent access to the server. This access can be used to escalate privileges, extract sensitive data, establish command and control channels, or use the compromised system as a launch point for further attacks within the network. The unrestricted nature of the upload capability means that attackers can bypass security controls designed to prevent the execution of potentially harmful files, effectively undermining the application's security model and potentially leading to data breaches or service disruption.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and sanitization measures. Organizations should implement strict file type filtering that only allows specific, safe file extensions and validate file content using multiple methods including magic number checking and MIME type verification. The application should enforce proper file upload restrictions by storing uploaded files outside the web root directory and implementing proper access controls. Additionally, the system should employ content validation techniques to detect malicious file characteristics and implement proper logging and monitoring to detect unauthorized file upload activities. According to the mitre att&ck framework, this vulnerability maps to the technique T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application which represents the exploitation of publicly accessible applications for initial access. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security assessments to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other components of their inventory management systems. The vulnerability's public exploit availability further emphasizes the urgency of immediate remediation through proper code review, input validation implementation, and security configuration hardening.