CVE-2026-0698 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the code-projects Intern Membership Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the /intern/admin/edit_students.php file, where the admin_id parameter is improperly sanitized, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. This injection can manipulate backend database queries, potentially exposing or altering sensitive data related to student records or administrative information. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and requires an attacker to have high privileges, indicating that the attacker must already have some level of administrative access to the system. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates no user interaction is needed, and the attack complexity is low, but the privilege requirement limits the scope of exploitation. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited but non-negligible, as attackers could read or modify data within the database. No patches or official fixes have been linked yet, and no known exploits are currently active in the wild, but public disclosure increases the risk of future exploitation. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices such as parameterized queries and proper input validation in web applications managing sensitive membership data.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2026-0698 could involve unauthorized access or modification of sensitive intern or student data, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of trust, and regulatory penalties under GDPR. The vulnerability could disrupt administrative operations if attackers alter membership records or cause database errors. Although exploitation requires high privileges, insider threats or compromised administrative accounts could leverage this flaw to escalate damage. Educational institutions, internship program coordinators, and organizations relying on the affected membership management system are at risk. The exposure of personal data could lead to privacy violations and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers might use the vulnerability as a foothold to pivot to other internal systems. The medium severity suggests a moderate but actionable risk, especially in sectors handling sensitive personal data or regulated information.

Organizations should immediately audit their use of the code-projects Intern Membership Management System version 1.0 and restrict access to the /intern/admin/edit_students.php functionality to trusted administrators only. Implement strict input validation and sanitize the admin_id parameter to prevent SQL injection. Where possible, refactor the code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements to eliminate injection vectors. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or unauthorized access attempts. If a patch becomes available from the vendor, apply it promptly. Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting this endpoint. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on administrative interfaces. Educate administrators about the risks of privilege misuse and enforce strong authentication and access controls to minimize the risk of privilege escalation.