CVE-2026-12529: SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System access control bypass

CVE-2026-12529 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.3 · Published 2026-06-17

A security vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System, a software platform used for academic grading and analytics. The flaw is located in the student self-registration component, where improper access controls allow unauthorized individuals to bypass security restrictions. This could lead to unauthorized access to the system, potentially impacting the integrity of student data or grading operations.

Technologies: SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics. Vendors: SourceCodester.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-12529 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-12529 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-12529?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.3, published 17 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics 1.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-12529?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-12529 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-12529?
Check whether you run SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284/CWE-266) exists in SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics 1.0. The flaw is located within the Student Self-Registration Endpoint in the /index.php file. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating requests to the registration component, leading to unauthorized access or incorrect privilege assignment. The attack can be executed over the network without user interaction. As of the advisory date, no specific patch or mitigation has been confirmed.

Affected products

  • SourceCodester CET Automated Grading System with AI Predictive Analytics 1.0

Timeline

  • 2026-06-17: disclosed
  • 2026-06-17: advisory

References

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