Executive brief
SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System is a web application used to schedule classes and exams. A SQL injection vulnerability in the product management interface allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion of academic records and system data.
Technical details
The vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw in the mysqli_query function of the /admin/modal_add_product.php file. The parameter fname is not properly sanitized before being used in a database query, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL code. The attack is remotely exploitable without authentication and has been publicly disclosed. Successful exploitation enables an attacker to read, modify, or delete database records, potentially including student information, exam schedules, and class assignments.
Affected products
- SourceCodester Class and Exam Timetabling System 1.0
Timeline
- 2026-09-06: disclosed: Vulnerability publicly disclosed
- 2026-09-06: advisory: CVE-2026-86224 published