Is CVE-2024-6801 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-6801 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-6801 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-6801 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6801?

CVE-2024-6801 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-6801

CWE-434Published: July 17, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Online Student Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /add-students.php. The manipulation of the argument image leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-271703.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Online Student Management System 1.0 suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in add-students.php. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to upload malicious files, potentially leading to full system compromise.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Implement strict file type validation and restrict upload permissions, or apply vendor updates.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6801 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.