CVE-2026-82699: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in sambitraj Student Management System

The vulnerability CVE-2026-82699 in sambitraj Student Management System up to commit 56ba287f2e9031523ccb4244cb6e3fe530e4e5d5 involves cleartext storage of sensitive information. This occurs in an unspecified function within the aca.sql file of the Password Handler component when the Password argument is manipulated. The flaw allows an attacker to remotely cause sensitive data to be stored without encryption or hashing, increasing the risk of data exposure. The product's rolling release model prevents precise version identification. No vendor remediation or patch information is currently available. Exploit code has been published, but no active exploitation is known.

Sensitive information, specifically passwords or related credentials, may be stored in cleartext, increasing the risk of unauthorized access if the storage is compromised. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires high privileges. The overall impact is rated medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.1.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround has been published, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, limit exposure by restricting remote access to the affected system and securing stored data through other means if possible.