CVE-2026-86298: SQL Injection in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System
Description
CVE-2026-86298 is a SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System version 1.0. The flaw exists in the /delete_subject.php file where manipulation of the ID parameter allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection. This vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.9. Exploit code has been publicly released, increasing the risk of attacks. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
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 1.0 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform SQL injection by manipulating the ID argument in the /delete_subject.php script. The vulnerability enables partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. Public exploit code has been released, but no vendor patch or fix has been documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low to limited level as per the CVSS vector. Since the exploit is public, there is an increased risk of exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the /delete_subject.php endpoint. Review and restrict access to the vulnerable functionality where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-06T16:26:05.250Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9e9e82acd9273b49844d68
Added to database: 09/07/2026, 11:22:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:10:08 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 13:15:24 UTC
Views: 77
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