CVE-2026-3724: SourceCodester Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System · Improper Authorization
Affects SourceCodester Patients Waiting Area Queue Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SourceCodesterPatients Waiting Area Queue Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubhiranerakkot/Patients-Waiting-Area-Queue-Management-Systempkg:github/hiranerakkot/Patients-Waiting-Area-Queue-Management-SystemOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit who can access the /checkin.php endpoint, ideally restricting it to trusted internal networks or authenticated users only. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious requests manipulating the patient_id parameter. Conduct thorough logging and monitoring of access to the affected endpoint to identify potential exploitation attempts early. Network segmentation can isolate the queue management system from broader hospital networks to reduce exposure. Additionally, organizations should review and harden authorization logic within the application if source code access is available, ensuring robust validation of patient_id parameters. Engage with the vendor or community for updates or patches and plan for timely application once available. Regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on authorization controls can help identify similar weaknesses.
Description
A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /checkin.php. This manipulation of the argument patient_id causes improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.