CVE-2026-86220: SQL Injection in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
Description
CVE-2026-86220 is a SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. The flaw exists in the mysqli_query function within the /admin/modal_add_course.php file, where the 'course' argument is improperly sanitized. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject SQL commands. The exploit code for this vulnerability is publicly available. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity level.
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
The vulnerability CVE-2026-86220 affects SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. It is a SQL injection issue caused by improper handling of the 'course' parameter in the mysqli_query function in the /admin/modal_add_course.php file. This allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. The exploit is publicly known, but there is no information about active exploitation in the wild. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database remotely. This may lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or modification of database contents. The impact is rated medium based on CVSS 4.0 with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to apply input validation and parameterized queries to mitigate SQL injection risks in the affected function.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-06T03:57:42.314Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9da161acd9273b490c48ba
Added to database: 09/06/2026, 17:22:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 00:53:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:26 UTC
Views: 131
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