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CVE-2026-11531 imvks786 CVE debrief
A SQL injection vulnerability has been discovered in the student_management_system up to version 9599b560ad3c3b83e75d328b76bedcd489ef1f46. The vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file admin/admin_login.php of the Administrator Login Endpoint. An attacker can manipulate the argument a_usr/a_pwd to inject malicious SQL code, allowing for remote exploitation. The exploit has been publicly released and may be used for attacks. The product adopts a rolling release strategy, making it difficult to specify affected or updated versions.
- Vendor
- imvks786
- Product
- student_management_system
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-08
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-23
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-23
Who should care
Administrators and users of the student_management_system up to version 9599b560ad3c3b83e75d328b76bedcd489ef1f46 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to prevent exploitation.
Technical summary
The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 and a severity of MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely, and the attack vector is NETWORK. The vulnerability is caused by a lack of proper input validation in the admin/admin_login.php file, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code.
Defensive priority
MEDIUM
Recommended defensive actions
- Update to the latest version of the student_management_system, if available.
- Implement proper input validation and sanitization in the admin/admin_login.php file.
- Use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks.
- Monitor the system for suspicious activity and implement additional security measures as needed.
Evidence notes
The vulnerability was discovered and reported to the project, but a response has not been received yet. The exploit has been publicly released, and the product's rolling release strategy makes it challenging to determine affected or updated versions.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-11531 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-11531
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-11531 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11531
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/imvks786/student_management_system/
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/imvks786/student_management_system/issues/2
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-11531
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/submit/836633
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/369148
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/369148/cti
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.