CVE-2021-25206: Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in SourceCodester Responsive Ordering System v 1.0 allows attackers to exe

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-25206 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting responsive ordering system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in SourceCodester Responsive Ordering System v 1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the file upload to Product_model.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2021-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: responsive ordering system project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-23 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

responsive ordering system project responsive ordering system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy responsive-ordering-system || rpm -q responsive-ordering-system || responsive-ordering-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison responsive-ordering-system sudo apt install responsive-ordering-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold responsive-ordering-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list responsive-ordering-system sudo dnf downgrade responsive-ordering-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add responsive-ordering-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-25206?

responsive ordering system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25206 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25206 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-25206 affect?

CVE-2021-25206 affects responsive ordering system. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in SourceCodester Responsive Ordering System v 1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the file upload to Product_model.php.

How urgent is CVE-2021-25206?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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