CVE-2026-76999: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics
CVE-2026-76999 is a medium severity vulnerability in SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics version 1.0. It involves improper authorization in the add_grade function within /index.php, where manipulation of the student_id argument allows unauthorized actions. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the add_grade function of the SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics version 1.0. An attacker can remotely manipulate the student_id parameter, leading to improper authorization. This means unauthorized users may be able to add or modify grades without proper permissions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), indicating a moderate impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls in the grading system, potentially modifying student grades without permission. This could undermine the integrity of the grading process and affect academic records. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low privileges to initiate the attack.
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 function and monitor for unauthorized grade modifications if possible.
CVE-2026-76999: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics
Description
CVE-2026-76999 is a medium severity vulnerability in SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics version 1.0. It involves improper authorization in the add_grade function within /index.php, where manipulation of the student_id argument allows unauthorized actions. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:cet_automated_grading_system_with_ai_predictive_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the add_grade function of the SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics version 1.0. An attacker can remotely manipulate the student_id parameter, leading to improper authorization. This means unauthorized users may be able to add or modify grades without proper permissions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3 (medium), indicating a moderate impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass authorization controls in the grading system, potentially modifying student grades without permission. This could undermine the integrity of the grading process and affect academic records. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low privileges to initiate the attack.
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 function and monitor for unauthorized grade modifications if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-20T07:20:32.280Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8722cdacd9273b49d1844b
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 15:52:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 16:07:09 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 16:34:25 UTC
Views: 5
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