CVE-2026-2983: SourceCodester Student Result Management System · Improper Access Controls
Affects SourceCodester Student Result Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SourceCodesterStudent Result Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubshaon-xis/SRMSpkg:github/shaon-xis/SRMSOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict access to the /admin/core/import_users.php endpoint to trusted administrators only, using network-level controls such as IP whitelisting or VPN access.
- Implement strict server-side validation and sanitization of all file input parameters to prevent unauthorized file manipulation.
- Apply role-based access controls (RBAC) ensuring only authorized users can perform bulk imports.
- Monitor logs for unusual access patterns or repeated attempts to access the import functionality.
- If possible, disable the bulk import feature until a vendor patch or official fix is released.
- Conduct a thorough audit of user data integrity to detect any unauthorized changes.
- Educate administrators about the vulnerability and encourage prompt reporting of suspicious activity.
- Follow up with the vendor for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them as soon as available.
- Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to block exploit attempts targeting this endpoint.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /admin/core/import_users.php of the component Bulk Import. This manipulation of the argument File causes improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.