Description
An authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /api/create-car-image component of bookcars v8.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.
Published: 2026-06-09
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

An authenticated user can upload a malicious file to /api/create-car-image, and the application will execute this payload. The flaw stems from insufficient validation of uploaded files, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on the host. This can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Systems

Bookcars version 8.3 is affected. No other vendors or products are listed as impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability requires authentication, so the attack vector is inferred to be via an authorized user's use of the /api/create-car-image endpoint. The EPSS score is < 1%, indicating a low probability of exploitation, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The CVSS score of 5.4 reflects moderate severity; however, because execution of code is possible, attackers could gain persistent footholds, exfiltrate data, or pivot to other network assets after authentication.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 10, 2026 at 21:56 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to a bookcars release that includes the file‑upload validation fix if one is available.
  • Restrict access to /api/create-car-image to trusted users only and enforce strict authorization checks.
  • Implement server‑side validation of uploaded files, checking MIME types and content signatures before processing.
  • Store uploads in a directory that has no execute permissions and limit file sizes to mitigate accidental code execution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 10, 2026 at 21:56 UTC.

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History

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authenticated File Upload Enables Arbitrary Code Execution

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload Leading to Remote Code Execution in Bookcars
Weaknesses CWE-862

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Bookcars
Bookcars bookcars
Vendors & Products Bookcars
Bookcars bookcars

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload Leading to Remote Code Execution in Bookcars
Weaknesses CWE-434
CWE-862

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An authenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the /api/create-car-image component of bookcars v8.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted file.
References

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-10T17:26:10.759Z

Reserved: 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-36722

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-10T17:22:47.198Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-09T19:17:42.620

Modified: 2026-06-10T18:16:43.237

Link: CVE-2026-36722

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-06-10T22:00:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-434

    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type