CVE-2026-0698 is a SQL injection vulnerability identified in the code-projects Intern Membership Management System version 1.0. The flaw exists in the /intern/admin/edit_students.php file, where the admin_id parameter is not properly sanitized before being used in SQL queries. This improper input validation allows an attacker with administrative privileges to inject malicious SQL code remotely, potentially manipulating the database. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require the attacker to have high-level privileges (admin rights), which limits the attack surface but still poses a significant risk if an admin account is compromised or misused. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system by enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. Although no public patches are currently available, the vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the likelihood of exploitation attempts. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1 (medium severity), reflecting the moderate impact and exploit complexity. The vulnerability does not involve scope changes or user interaction, but the requirement for administrative privileges reduces the ease of exploitation. Organizations using this membership management system should prioritize remediation to prevent potential data breaches or system compromise.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2026-0698 could be significant if they rely on the affected Intern Membership Management System to manage sensitive intern or membership data. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal information, modification or deletion of records, and disruption of membership management operations. This could result in regulatory non-compliance, especially under GDPR, reputational damage, and operational downtime. The requirement for administrative privileges means that insider threats or compromised admin accounts pose the greatest risk. Organizations with large intern programs or those in sectors such as education, research, or professional associations are particularly vulnerable. The public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of targeted attacks, especially in environments where patching is delayed or where compensating controls are weak.

European organizations should immediately audit their use of the code-projects Intern Membership Management System version 1.0 and identify any instances of the vulnerable software. Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should implement strict input validation and sanitization for the admin_id parameter, ideally by refactoring the code to use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. Access controls should be reviewed and tightened to minimize the number of users with administrative privileges. Monitoring and logging of admin activities should be enhanced to detect suspicious behavior. Organizations should also consider network segmentation to isolate the membership management system from critical infrastructure. Regular backups of the database should be maintained to enable recovery in case of data tampering. Finally, organizations should stay alert for any forthcoming patches or updates from the vendor and apply them promptly once available.