CVE-2026-86223: SQL Injection in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
Description
CVE-2026-86223 is a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. It affects the mysqli_query function in the /admin/modal_add_coursea.php file, where manipulation of the 'course' argument allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and an exploit has been publicly disclosed.
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-2026-86223 exists in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. It arises from improper sanitization of the 'course' parameter passed to the mysqli_query function in the file /admin/modal_add_coursea.php, enabling SQL injection attacks. This allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9 (medium severity) and does not require privileges or user interaction to exploit. Public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This may lead to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or other impacts depending on the database and application context. The vulnerability does not require authentication or user interaction, increasing its risk. However, the CVSS vector indicates low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or vendor advisory is provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should consider applying input validation and sanitization on the 'course' parameter to prevent SQL injection. Monitoring for exploit attempts and restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-06T03:57:53.400Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9dc498acd9273b49334b5b
Added to database: 09/06/2026, 19:52:56 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:09:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:26 UTC
Views: 92
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