CVE-2026-25806 PlaciPy has Missing Authorization Checks on Student Management Endpoints (IDOR)

Medium 5.3 Published 9 Feb 2026 Updated 10 Feb 2026

Attackers can access, modify, or delete student records without proper authorization checks in PlaciPy.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-25806?

CVE-2026-25806 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Praskla-Technology assessment-placipy, published on 9 Feb 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PlaciPy is a placement management system designed for educational institutions. In version 1.0.0, the GET /api/students/:email PUT /api/students/:email/status, and DELETE /api/students/:email routes in backend/src/routes/student.routes.ts only enforce authentication using authenticateToken but do not enforce authorization. The application does not verify whether the authenticated user owns the student record being accessed, has an administrative / staff role, or is permitted to modify or delete the target student.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-25806?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Prasklatechnology Placipy.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25806?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-25806 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-25806 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-25806 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-99gr-8933-3vwj.