7.5
HIGH CVSS 2.0
CVE-2026-86673
ningzichun Student Management System Database Connection database.php mysqli_connect hard-coded credentials
Description

A vulnerability was determined in ningzichun Student Management System up to 98760f5711cf6dc8b4adca53a9e207ca49b02ebf. Affected by this issue is the function mysqli_connect of the file config/database.php of the component Database Connection. This manipulation causes hard-coded credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This product uses a rolling release model to deliver continuous updates. As a result, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 8, 2026, 6:21 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 8, 2026, 7:20 p.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 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 2.0 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Hard-coded credentials in database configuration file must be removed and secured.
  • Remove hard-coded credentials from database config.
  • Implement secure credential management.
  • Update the system to the latest version.
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-2026-86673.

URL Resource
https://github.com/ningzichun/student-management-system/issues/15
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86673
https://vuldb.com/submit/908932
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399764
https://vuldb.com/vuln/399764/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Sep. 08, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-86673', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-08T18:11:35.507298Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 08, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A vulnerability was determined in ningzichun Student Management System up to 98760f5711cf6dc8b4adca53a9e207ca49b02ebf. Affected by this issue is the function mysqli_connect of the file config/database.php of the component Database Connection. This manipulation causes hard-coded credentials. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This product uses a rolling release model to deliver continuous updates. As a result, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not 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-798
    Added CWE CWE-259
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86673.json">CVE-2026-86673</a>
    Added Reference https://github.com/ningzichun/student-management-system/issues/15
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86673
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/908932
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/399764
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/399764/cti
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