CVE-2026-86276
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Hard-Coded Credentials in Syllabus-Aligned Learning System

Publication date: 2026-09-07

Last updated on: 2026-09-07

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file db.php. Executing a manipulation can lead to hard-coded credentials. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

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Published
2026-09-07
Last Modified
2026-09-07
Generated
2026-09-07
AI Q&A
2026-09-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-86276
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72261

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sourcecodester syllabus_aligned_learning_management_and_examination_system 1.0
sourcecodester syllabus_aligned_learning_management_examination_system 1.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-798 The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
CWE-259 The product contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound communication to external components.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-86276 is a flaw in SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System 1.0. It involves hardcoded credentials in the db.php file, allowing remote attackers to gain full database access. The system also has SQL injection vulnerabilities in multiple files, including manage_subjects.php and import_users.php, which could expose sensitive data like student records and grades.

Detection Guidance

Check for the presence of db.php in the system and inspect it for hardcoded MySQL root credentials with an empty password. Look for plaintext passwords in SQL dump files like cict_portal.sql. Verify if files such as import_users.php, manage_subjects.php, or other endpoints lack input validation.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely access the database with hardcoded credentials, potentially exposing sensitive data such as student records, grades, and personal information. SQL injection flaws could enable further data manipulation or unauthorized access to the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates GDPR and HIPAA due to unauthorized access to personal and sensitive data. Exposure of student records and grades could result in non-compliance with data protection regulations, leading to legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Remove hardcoded credentials from db.php and replace them with environment variables. Generate unique passwords for imported users instead of using default ones. Sanitize SQL dumps to exclude sensitive data. Ensure proper input validation in all PHP files to prevent SQL injection.

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