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CVE-2026-78115: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-78115cvecve-2026-78115
Published: 08/23/2026 (08/23/2026, 09:45:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: SourceCodester
Product: Class and Exam Timetabling System

Description

CVE-2026-78115 is an improper authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. It affects the /admin/edit_user_account.php file's User Account Update component, where manipulation of the id or username parameters can bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction. Public exploit details have been disclosed. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3.

CVSS v4.0

Score 5.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
None
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

SourceCodester

Class and Exam Timetabling System

Affected versions
=1.0
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:class_and_exam_timetabling_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/10/2026, 23:33:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0 involves improper authorization in the User Account Update functionality located in /admin/edit_user_account.php. By manipulating the id or username arguments, an attacker can bypass authorization checks, potentially allowing unauthorized access or modification of user accounts. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and public exploit information is available. No patch or remediation details are provided in the input data.

Potential Impact

An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization controls in the user account update process, potentially allowing unauthorized modification of user accounts. This could lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized access to sensitive user information. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium impact severity.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the affected functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to user account updates.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-08-22T17:51:51.850Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a8ac2f6acd9273b49bec597

Added to database: 08/23/2026, 09:52:54 UTC

Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 23:33:24 UTC

Last updated: 10/06/2026, 18:48:25 UTC

Views: 72

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