CVE-2026-5642
Cyber-III Student-Management-System HTTP POST Request update.php improper authorization
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Cyber-III Student-Management-System up to 1a938fa61e9f735078e9b291d2e6215b4942af3f. This affects an unknown function of the file /viva/update.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. This manipulation of the argument Name causes improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
April 6, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 26, 2026, 10:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Verify user permissions before processing Name updates.
- Ensure all Name modifications require appropriate authorization.
- Review and enforce access controls on update.php.
- Consider role-based access for Name modifications.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: Student-Management-System de Cyber-III, Description: Se determinó una vulnerabilidad en Cyber-III Student-Management-System hasta 1a938fa61e9f735078e9b291d2e6215b4942af3f. Esto afecta una función desconocida del archivo /viva/update.php del componente Gestor de Solicitudes POST HTTP. Esta manipulación del argumento Name causa una autorización indebida. Es posible iniciar el ataque de forma remota. El exploit ha sido divulgado públicamente y puede ser utilizado. Este producto utiliza un lanzamiento continuo para proporcionar entrega continua. Por lo tanto, no hay detalles de versión disponibles para las versiones afectadas ni actualizadas. El proyecto fue informado del problema tempranamente a través de un informe de incidencias, pero aún no ha respondido. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Cyber-III', 'modules': ['HTTP POST Request Handler'], 'product': 'Student-Management-System', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1a938fa61e9f735078e9b291d2e6215b4942af3f'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-5642', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-04-06T18:31:56.630004Z'} -
Data Remediation by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CVSS V4.0 Score 6.9 5.5 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in Cyber-III Student-Management-System up to 1a938fa61e9f735078e9b291d2e6215b4942af3f. This affects an unknown function of the file /viva/update.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. This manipulation of the argument Name causes improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-285 Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://github.com/Cyber-III/Student-Management-System/ Added Reference https://github.com/Cyber-III/Student-Management-System/issues/236 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/785857 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/355430 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/355430/cti