CVE-2026-78115: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
CVE-2026-78115 is a medium severity vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. It involves improper authorization in the /admin/edit_user_account.php component, where manipulation of the id or username parameters can bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and public exploit details are available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects an unknown function within the /admin/edit_user_account.php file of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. Improper authorization occurs when the id or username arguments are manipulated, allowing unauthorized access or modification of user accounts. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and has been publicly disclosed. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization controls related to user account updates, potentially allowing unauthorized modification of user accounts. This could lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized access to sensitive user data 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 released, restrict access to the /admin/edit_user_account.php functionality to trusted administrators only and monitor for suspicious activity related to user account modifications.
CVE-2026-78115: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
Description
CVE-2026-78115 is a medium severity vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. It involves improper authorization in the /admin/edit_user_account.php component, where manipulation of the id or username parameters can bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and public exploit details are available. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:class_and_exam_timetabling_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects an unknown function within the /admin/edit_user_account.php file of SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. Improper authorization occurs when the id or username arguments are manipulated, allowing unauthorized access or modification of user accounts. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and has been publicly disclosed. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization controls related to user account updates, potentially allowing unauthorized modification of user accounts. This could lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized access to sensitive user data 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 released, restrict access to the /admin/edit_user_account.php functionality to trusted administrators only and monitor for suspicious activity related to user account modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-22T17:51:51.850Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8ac2f6acd9273b49bec597
Added to database: 08/23/2026, 09:52:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/23/2026, 10:07:03 UTC
Last updated: 08/23/2026, 10:11:59 UTC
Views: 4
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