6.5
MEDIUM CVSS 2.0
CVE-2026-5538
QingdaoU OnlineJudge judge_server_heartbeat Endpoint JudgeServer.service_url server-side request forgery
Description

A vulnerability was detected in QingdaoU OnlineJudge up to 1.6.1. Affected by this issue is the function service_url of the file JudgeServer.service_url of the component judge_server_heartbeat Endpoint. The manipulation results in server-side request forgery. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

INFO

Published Date :

April 5, 2026, 4:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

April 5, 2026, 4:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Server-side request forgery vulnerability found in judge_server_heartbeat Endpoint. Update to a patched version when available.
  • Apply vendor patches when released.
  • Monitor for updated versions.
  • Review service_url function implementation.
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-2026-5538.

URL Resource
https://github.com/AnalogyC0de/public_exp/issues/27
https://vuldb.com/submit/782203
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355291
https://vuldb.com/vuln/355291/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-5538 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 05, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A vulnerability was detected in QingdaoU OnlineJudge up to 1.6.1. Affected by this issue is the function service_url of the file JudgeServer.service_url of the component judge_server_heartbeat Endpoint. The manipulation results in server-side request forgery. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
    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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-918
    Added Reference https://github.com/AnalogyC0de/public_exp/issues/27
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/782203
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/355291
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/355291/cti
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.