CVE-2024-4966: A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester SchoolWebTech 1.0

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-4966 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting schoolwebtech. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester SchoolWebTech 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /improve/home.php. The manipulation of the argument image leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-264534 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

High 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	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: sinamjackson

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-16 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sinamjackson schoolwebtech 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 schoolwebtech || rpm -q schoolwebtech || schoolwebtech --version

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

apt-cache madison schoolwebtech sudo apt install schoolwebtech=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold schoolwebtech

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

dnf --showduplicates list schoolwebtech sudo dnf downgrade schoolwebtech-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add schoolwebtech

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-2024-4966?

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

Is CVE-2024-4966 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4966 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-2024-4966 affect?

CVE-2024-4966 affects schoolwebtech. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester SchoolWebTech 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /improve/home.php. The manipulation of the argument image leads to unrestricted upload. It is pos

How urgent is CVE-2024-4966?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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