A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. (CVE-2026-16228)
SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the /edit_schoolyr.php file. The vulnerability arises from manipulation of the ID argument, allowing remote attackers to execute unauthorized SQL commands. The exploit code is publicly available. No patch or official fix has been indicated.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16228 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in an unspecified function within the /edit_schoolyr.php file of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. Attackers can remotely exploit this by manipulating the ID parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized database queries. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component). The exploit is publicly known, but no patch or remediation has been provided by the vendor. The system is not cloud-hosted, so remediation depends on vendor or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. The vulnerability is rated medium severity. There is no indication of known active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should consider restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint, applying web application firewalls with SQL injection detection, or other compensating controls until a patch is released.
A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. (CVE-2026-16228)
Description
SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the /edit_schoolyr.php file. The vulnerability arises from manipulation of the ID argument, allowing remote attackers to execute unauthorized SQL commands. The exploit code is publicly available. No patch or official fix has been indicated.
CVSS v4.0
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16228 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in an unspecified function within the /edit_schoolyr.php file of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. Attackers can remotely exploit this by manipulating the ID parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized database queries. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component). The exploit is publicly known, but no patch or remediation has been provided by the vendor. The system is not cloud-hosted, so remediation depends on vendor or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. The vulnerability is rated medium severity. There is no indication of known active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should consider restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint, applying web application firewalls with SQL injection detection, or other compensating controls until a patch is released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-cwxm-jprj-j7vp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-16228"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a5d27ae2a4a8d59891328a8
Added to database: 07/19/2026, 19:38:22 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 20:25:23 UTC
Last updated: 07/20/2026, 09:26:34 UTC
Views: 12
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