CVE-2026-125075: Improper Authentication
Source GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 10 Nov 2026, 01:34 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 4.0 | 6.9 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 |
| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 3.0 | 7.3 |
| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 2.0 | 7.5 |
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 9 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SourceCodesterSmart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates. In the meantime, restrict access to the vulnerable component and implement compensating controls to limit exposure. Since public exploit code exists, prompt action is advised once a fix is released.
Description
A vulnerability in SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner 1.0 affects the Admin Account Creation component. Specifically, the getMessage function in create_admin.php improperly handles the argument 'e', leading to missing authentication. This flaw can be exploited remotely. Public exploit code has been disclosed. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.3 CVSS 3.1.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-125075 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/yuechuya/sourcecodester-vuln-reports/blob/main/reports/VULN-02-Unauthenticated-Admin-Creation.md (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-125075 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/1041013 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/433179 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/433179/cti (opens in a new tab)
- sourcecodester.com (opens in a new tab)