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SQL injection in SourceCodester Online Reviewer Management System

Priority HIGH 70CWE-74Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Attack requirements
None
Impact type
SQL injection
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Low · Low · Low
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-89.

Summary

A SQL injection flaw in SourceCodester Online Reviewer Management System 1.0 lets a remote attacker manipulate the Subject argument of the btn_functions.php update action, which is passed to SQL queries without proper neutralization (CWE-89). An unauthenticated attacker can send crafted input over the network to read or change database data. A public exploit has been released and is linked in the references.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Description from the CNA

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Reviewer Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /reviewer_0/admins/assessments/Subject/btn_functions.php?action=update. Performing a manipulation of the argument Subject results in sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Why it matters now

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00269 19th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
Poc
Automatable
Yes
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
SourceCodesterOnline Reviewer Management System1.0—No fix listedCNA
  • Online Reviewer Management System VendorSourceCodester Affected 1.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:online_reviewer_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*——SourceCodester
  • cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:online_reviewer_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·SourceCodester

Remediation

The sources list no fixed version for SourceCodester Online Reviewer Management System.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-05 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-105246
  2. 2026-10-05 Alias added: GHSA-xfr4-jrfv-3c4p

References

  • TI-2024-03188 SourceCodester Online Courseware deactivateteach.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-03160 SourceCodester Computer Laboratory Management System config.php redirect CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-03131 SourceCodester Airline Ticket Reservation System activate_jet_details_form_handler.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-01794 SourceCodester Web-Based Student Clearance System login.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-05341 SourceCodester Simple Real Estate Portal System view_estate.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-04857 SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal remove_inbox_message.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources