CVE-2026-105179 SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System Password add_user.php missing encryption
Attackers can read plaintext passwords because the Drug Recommendation System fails to encrypt them during user creation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-105179?
CVE-2026-105179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System, published on 5 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file Admin/add_user.php of the component Password Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument Password can lead to missing encryption of sensitive data. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-105179?
How do I fix CVE-2026-105179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-105179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-105179 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-105179 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xc22-rxmg-hqj7.