CVE-2026-25806
PlaciPy has Missing Authorization Checks on Student Management Endpoints (IDOR)
Description
PlaciPy is a placement management system designed for educational institutions. In version 1.0.0, the GET /api/students/:email PUT /api/students/:email/status, and DELETE /api/students/:email routes in backend/src/routes/student.routes.ts only enforce authentication using authenticateToken but do not enforce authorization. The application does not verify whether the authenticated user owns the student record being accessed, has an administrative / staff role, or is permitted to modify or delete the target student.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 9, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 9, 2026, 9:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-25806
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Verify user roles and ownership for student data operations.
- Implement access control based on user permissions.
- Update API endpoints to include authorization logic.
- Ensure authenticated users can only access their own records.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-25806.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Praskla-Technology/assessment-placipy/security/advisories/GHSA-99gr-8933-3vwj |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description PlaciPy is a placement management system designed for educational institutions. In version 1.0.0, the GET /api/students/:email PUT /api/students/:email/status, and DELETE /api/students/:email routes in backend/src/routes/student.routes.ts only enforce authentication using authenticateToken but do not enforce authorization. The application does not verify whether the authenticated user owns the student record being accessed, has an administrative / staff role, or is permitted to modify or delete the target student. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/Praskla-Technology/assessment-placipy/security/advisories/GHSA-99gr-8933-3vwj