CVE-2026-86292: Missing Authentication in SourceCodester Simple Traffic Offense System
Description
A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester Simple Traffic Offense System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file saveuser.php of the component User Creation. Performing a manipulation of the argument position results in missing authentication. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
SourceCodester Simple Traffic Offense System 1.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in an unspecified function of the saveuser.php file related to user creation. By manipulating the 'position' argument, an attacker can bypass authentication checks remotely. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-287 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L). No patch or remediation information is currently available, and the exploit code is publicly accessible.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector. This could enable unauthorized user creation or modification within the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected component and monitor for suspicious activity related to user creation. Avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoint to untrusted networks if possible.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-j2vc-7ghg-mrhc
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-86292"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9ee18facd9273b49e68b91
Added to database: 09/07/2026, 16:08:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 16:11:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 01:15:27 UTC
Views: 97
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