CVE-2026-16227: SQL Injection in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
A security vulnerability has been detected in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /edit_subject.php. Such manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16227 is a SQL injection vulnerability affecting SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. The flaw exists in the /edit_subject.php script where the ID parameter is not properly sanitized, enabling remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This may result in unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion. The CVSS score of 6.9 indicates a medium level of impact with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider implementing input validation and parameterized queries as temporary mitigations to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-16227: SQL Injection in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /edit_subject.php. Such manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
pkg:github/sourcecodester/class_and_exam_timetabling_systemcpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:class_and_exam_timetabling_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16227 is a SQL injection vulnerability affecting SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. The flaw exists in the /edit_subject.php script where the ID parameter is not properly sanitized, enabling remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This can lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This may result in unauthorized data disclosure, modification, or deletion. The CVSS score of 6.9 indicates a medium level of impact with network attack vector and no privileges or user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider implementing input validation and parameterized queries as temporary mitigations to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-18T12:33:24.082Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5c9f7f2a4a8d598965c310
Added to database: 07/19/2026, 09:57:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 10:11:57 UTC
Last updated: 07/19/2026, 19:43:01 UTC
Views: 35
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