CVE-2026-105179: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System
Description
CVE-2026-105179 is a medium severity vulnerability in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System version 1.0. It involves missing encryption of sensitive data in the password handling functionality of the Admin/add_user.php component. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by manipulating the Password argument, potentially exposing sensitive data. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
SourceCodester
Drug Recommendation System
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0, specifically the password handler in Admin/add_user.php. Manipulating the Password argument can lead to missing encryption of sensitive data, which may expose sensitive information. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1 (medium severity). Public exploit code is available, but no official patch or fix has been documented.
Potential Impact
Sensitive data, such as passwords, may be stored or transmitted without encryption, increasing the risk of data exposure if an attacker exploits the vulnerability remotely. This could lead to unauthorized access or compromise of user credentials or other sensitive information handled by the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the affected component and monitoring for suspicious activity related to password handling.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-04T08:50:57.093Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac309122cdf04f656a0bf8d
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 02:18:58 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 02:48:40 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 03:08:17 UTC
Views: 7
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