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CVE-2026-24670VulnerabilityPublished

CVE-2026-24670: gunet openeclass · Improper Access Control

Affects gunet openeclassSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 4.2 when convenient.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.5Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 14% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 4.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 3 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

Upgrade openeclass and gunet/openeclass to 4.2.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
gunetopeneclassAffected
  • <4.2
Fixed in
  • 4.2
GitHubgunet/openeclasspkg:github/gunet/openeclassOther threatsAffected
  • <4.2
Fixed in
  • 4.2

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AI-suggested

The primary mitigation is to upgrade all Open eClass installations to version 4.2 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched. Organizations should conduct an inventory of their Open eClass deployments and verify the version in use. In addition to patching, administrators should audit user roles and permissions to ensure that students do not have elevated privileges beyond what is necessary. Implement monitoring and alerting for unusual course creation activities or other administrative actions performed by student accounts. Employ network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of the Open eClass platform to trusted users and networks. Regularly review and update security policies related to user management and platform usage. Finally, provide training and awareness to staff and students about the importance of reporting suspicious activities within the platform.

Description

CVE-2026-24670 is a medium severity improper access control vulnerability in the Open eClass platform versions prior to 4.2. Authenticated students can exploit this flaw to create new course units, a capability normally restricted to privileged roles such as instructors or administrators. This vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability but allows unauthorized modification of course content, potentially undermining course integrity. The issue requires authentication but no user interaction beyond login, and it can be exploited remotely over the network. The vulnerability has been patched in version 4.2, and no known exploits are currently reported in the wild. European educational institutions using Open eClass versions before 4.2 should prioritize upgrading to mitigate this risk. Countries with significant adoption of Open eClass or similar academic platforms, such as Greece, Germany, and France, are more likely to be affected.

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