CVE-2026-5326: Authorization Bypass in SourceCodester Leave Application System
A vulnerability was identified in SourceCodester Leave Application System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /index.php?page=manage_user of the component User Information Handler. Such manipulation of the argument ID leads to authorization bypass. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in SourceCodester Leave Application System 1.0 involves improper authorization checks in the User Information Handler component, specifically in the /index.php?page=manage_user endpoint. By manipulating the ID parameter, an attacker can bypass authorization mechanisms remotely. The vulnerability is publicly known and exploitable, with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9 reflecting a medium severity level. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially granting unauthorized access to user information or administrative functions within the Leave Application System. The exact scope of impact is not detailed, but unauthorized access could lead to information disclosure or unauthorized actions within the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected endpoint where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to manipulation of the ID parameter in /index.php?page=manage_user.
CVE-2026-5326: Authorization Bypass in SourceCodester Leave Application System
Description
A vulnerability was identified in SourceCodester Leave Application System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /index.php?page=manage_user of the component User Information Handler. Such manipulation of the argument ID leads to authorization bypass. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in SourceCodester Leave Application System 1.0 involves improper authorization checks in the User Information Handler component, specifically in the /index.php?page=manage_user endpoint. By manipulating the ID parameter, an attacker can bypass authorization mechanisms remotely. The vulnerability is publicly known and exploitable, with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9 reflecting a medium severity level. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially granting unauthorized access to user information or administrative functions within the Leave Application System. The exact scope of impact is not detailed, but unauthorized access could lead to information disclosure or unauthorized actions within the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected endpoint where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to manipulation of the ID parameter in /index.php?page=manage_user.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-01T13:18:37.607Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69ce4e22e6bfc5ba1dced15f
Added to database: 4/2/2026, 11:08:18 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:42:05 PM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:51:06 PM
Views: 67
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