CVE-2026-19710: SQL Injection in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file app/admin/departments/view_department.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System arises from improper sanitization of the ID parameter in app/admin/departments/view_department.php, enabling an attacker to perform SQL injection remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity. Public exploit code exists, but no vendor-provided fix or mitigation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and requires no user interaction. However, the CVSS vector indicates low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the affected functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to the ID parameter. Avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoint publicly if possible.
CVE-2026-19710: SQL Injection in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System
Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file app/admin/departments/view_department.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:simple_student_information_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System arises from improper sanitization of the ID parameter in app/admin/departments/view_department.php, enabling an attacker to perform SQL injection remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity. Public exploit code exists, but no vendor-provided fix or mitigation details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and requires no user interaction. However, the CVSS vector indicates low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the affected functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to the ID parameter. Avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoint publicly if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T10:02:46.059Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7de5d0bf8831d5396651aa
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 15:42:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 15:58:59 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 22:04:35 UTC
Views: 6
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