CVE-2026-19710
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SQL Injection in Simple Student Information System

Publication date: 2026-08-13

Last updated on: 2026-08-13

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Student Information System. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file app/admin/departments/view_department.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

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Published
2026-08-13
Last Modified
2026-08-13
Generated
2026-08-13
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2026-08-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-19710
EUVD
EUVD-2026-58068

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sourcecodester simple_student_information_system *
sourcecodester simple_student_information_system 1.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.
CWE-74 The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an SQL injection flaw in the Simple Student Information System V1.0. It exists in the view_department.php file where the ID parameter is not properly validated or sanitized before being used in a raw SQL query. Attackers can inject malicious SQL statements without authentication.

Detection Guidance

To detect SQL injection in the Simple Student Information System, use sqlmap to test the vulnerable ID parameter in view_department.php. Example command: sqlmap -u 'http://target.com/app/admin/departments/view_department.php?id=1' --batch. This checks for boolean-based blind, time-based blind, and UNION query injection techniques.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized SQL commands. Potential impacts include unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion in the database. Attackers could extract sensitive information like student records or credentials.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access to personal or health data. GDPR requires protection of personal data, while HIPAA mandates safeguards for health information. A breach could result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the application to use prepared statements with parameterized queries instead of raw SQL. Validate and sanitize all user inputs, especially the ID parameter. Restrict database user privileges to least privilege principles to limit potential damage from exploitation.

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