VulnerabilityPublished 8 Mar 2026Updated 12 Mar 2026

CVE-2026-3740: itsourcecode University Management System · SQL Injection

Affects itsourcecode University Management SystemSource CVE Database V5

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Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

6.9Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% 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:P

Base metrics

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low
Vulnerable system integrity: Low
Vulnerable system availability: Low
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Threat metrics

Exploit Maturity: POC

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files of the vulnerable system to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: Low: Performance is reduced or there are interruptions in resource availability. Even if repeated exploitation of the vulnerability is possible, the attacker does not have the ability to completely deny service to legitimate users. The resources in the Vulnerable System are either partially available all of the time, or fully available only some of the time, but overall there is no direct, serious consequence to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Exploit Maturity: POC: Based on threat intelligence sources each of the following must apply: · Proof-of-concept is publicly available · No knowledge of reported attempts to exploit this vulnerability · No knowledge of publicly available solutions used to simplify attempts to exploit the vulnerability

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation 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 30 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponized: A Metasploit exploit module or Exploit-DB entry exists (Metasploit scanner modules do not count), or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
itsourcecodeUniversity Management System	Affected =1.0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-3740, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately apply any available patches or updates from itsourcecode for the University Management System. 2) Implement strict input validation and sanitization on the admin_search_student parameter to ensure only expected input formats are accepted. 3) Refactor database queries to use parameterized statements or prepared queries to prevent SQL injection. 4) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting this parameter. 5) Conduct thorough security testing, including automated and manual penetration testing focused on SQL injection vectors. 6) Monitor database logs and application logs for unusual query patterns or errors indicative of injection attempts. 7) Limit database user privileges to the minimum necessary to reduce potential damage if exploitation occurs. 8) Educate development and IT teams about secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases.

Description

A weakness has been identified in itsourcecode University Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /admin_search_student.php. This manipulation of the argument admin_search_student causes sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

Impact

The SQL Injection vulnerability in the itsourcecode University Management System can have significant impacts on affected organizations. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive student and administrative data, including personally identifiable information (PII), academic records, and possibly financial information. Attackers might also modify or delete critical data, undermining data integrity and trustworthiness. Additionally, attackers could execute arbitrary SQL commands that might disrupt system availability or enable further compromise of the underlying infrastructure. Given the remote exploitability without authentication, the attack surface is broad, increasing the likelihood of exploitation. Educational institutions and organizations relying on this system could face reputational damage, regulatory penalties for data breaches, and operational disruptions. The medium severity rating reflects the moderate but tangible risk posed by this vulnerability.

Summary

CVE-2026-3740 is a SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the itsourcecode University Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the /admin_search_student.php file, where the admin_search_student parameter is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into SQL queries. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary SQL code, potentially enabling unauthorized access to or modification of the underlying database. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges, making it easier to exploit remotely. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P) reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction needed, and partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no active exploits have been reported in the wild, the availability of proof-of-concept exploits increases the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality and integrity of student data and potentially other sensitive information managed by the system. Due to the nature of university management systems, exploitation could lead to data breaches, unauthorized data manipulation, or disruption of services.

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