CVE-2026-85512: Missing Authorization in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/session.php. The manipulation of the argument ID results in missing authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
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 version 1.0 arises from missing authorization validation in the /admin/session.php file. Remote attackers can manipulate the ID parameter to bypass authorization controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9, indicating a medium severity risk. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation level at this time.
Potential Impact
The missing authorization flaw allows remote attackers to potentially access or manipulate administrative sessions or data by tampering with the ID argument. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the affected system. However, there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, restricting access to the /admin/session.php endpoint and implementing additional access controls may help reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-04T05:34:15.693Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9a9bf4acd9273b496ca315
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 10:22:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 12:12:44 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 90
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