CVE-2026-78115
SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System User Account Update edit_user_account.php improper authorization
Description
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/edit_user_account.php of the component User Account Update. Such manipulation of the argument id/username leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 23, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 23, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate user permissions before modifying account data.
- Ensure proper authorization checks are enforced.
- Review and update access control mechanisms.
- Apply security patches or updates when available.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:class_and_exam_timetabling_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'SourceCodester', 'modules': ['User Account Update'], 'product': 'Class and Exam Timetabling System', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/edit_user_account.php of the component User Account Update. Such manipulation of the argument id/username leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-285 Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://github.com/Greejith-k/SourceCodester-Class-and-Exam-Timetabling-System-1.0-CVE-2026-/tree/main Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-78115 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/882033 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/394515 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/394515/cti Added Reference https://www.sourcecodester.com/