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CVE-2026-9562 sambitraj CVE debrief

A vulnerability in the STUDENT-MANAGEMENT-SYSTEM project by sambitraj allows improper access controls through an unknown function in the Dashboard component. The issue affects versions up to commit 56ba287f2e9031523ccb4244cb6e3fe530e4e5d5. The project operates on a rolling release model without traditional version numbering. Multiple endpoints are affected. The vulnerability was reported to the project via GitHub issue but remains unaddressed as of the CVE publication date. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and is available for use. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, and low impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Vendor
sambitraj
Product
STUDENT-MANAGEMENT-SYSTEM
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-26
Original CVE updated
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-05-26
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

Who should care

Organizations using sambitraj's STUDENT-MANAGEMENT-SYSTEM for student data management, educational institutions relying on this software for administrative functions, security teams monitoring open-source education platforms, and developers evaluating student management system alternatives.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in an unknown function within the Dashboard component of sambitraj's STUDENT-MANAGEMENT-SYSTEM. The improper access controls allow remote attackers to manipulate the affected endpoints without proper authentication or authorization. The project uses a rolling release model identified by commit hash 56ba287f2e9031523ccb4244cb6e3fe530e4e5d5. The weakness is categorized under CWE-266 (Incorrect Privilege Assignment) and CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of active exploitation.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and implement proper access control mechanisms for all Dashboard endpoints
  • Audit authentication and authorization checks across the application
  • Consider implementing role-based access control (RBAC) for administrative functions
  • Monitor for unauthorized access attempts to Dashboard components
  • Subscribe to security advisories for the STUDENT-MANAGEMENT-SYSTEM project
  • Evaluate alternative student management systems with active security maintenance if vendor response remains inadequate

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was disclosed through VulDB and NVD with references to GitHub issue #1 in the sambitraj/STUDENT-MANAGEMENT-SYSTEM repository. The project maintainer has not responded to the initial report. The affected code is identified by commit hash rather than version number due to the rolling release development model.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-9562 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9562

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-9562 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9562

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.