CVE-2026-111992: SQL Injection in itsmeravitejak Online-Examination-System
Description
CVE-2026-111992 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in the itsmeravitejak Online-Examination-System. It affects the Exam::startExam function in the exam.php file within the Exam Module. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the topicid argument, allowing remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks. The product uses a rolling release model, so specific affected or fixed versions are not available. The issue was reported early but remains unaddressed, and public exploit code exists.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
itsmeravitejak
Online-Examination-System
cpe:2.3:a:itsmeravitejak:online-examination-system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves SQL injection in the Exam::startExam function of the exam.php file in the Exam Module of the itsmeravitejak Online-Examination-System. Manipulation of the topicid parameter enables an attacker to inject SQL commands remotely. The product's rolling release model means version information for affected or patched releases is unavailable. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). The project was notified early but has not issued a response or patch. Public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection via the topicid parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification within the Online-Examination-System database. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity with low privileges. The presence of public exploit code increases the likelihood of exploitation. However, no known active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the project has not responded or issued a fix, users should monitor the vendor's communications for updates. In the meantime, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the topicid parameter. Avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoint to untrusted networks if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-17T22:19:32.683Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad4fc3b2cdf04f6568561bb
Added to database: 10/18/2026, 17:04:59 UTC
Last enriched: 10/18/2026, 17:18:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 23:48:08 UTC
Views: 10
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