CVE-2026-78115: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester 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
Affected software
SourceCodester
Class and Exam Timetabling System
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:class_and_exam_timetabling_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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