CVE-2026-2938 SourceCodester Student Result Management System update_smtp.php access control
Remote attackers can bypass access controls in the SMTP update script to modify system settings or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-2938?
CVE-2026-2938 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System, published on 22 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /srms/script/admin/core/update_smtp.php. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2938?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Munyweki Student Result Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2938?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-2938 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-2026-2938 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-2938 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in SourceCodester Student Result Management System
- CVE-2026-2983 SourceCodester Student Result Management System Bulk Import import_users.php access control
- CVE-2026-2984 SourceCodester Student Result Management System drop_user.php denial of service
- CVE-2025-4912 SourceCodester Student Result Management System Image File update_student.php path traversal
- CVE-2025-4898 SourceCodester Student Result Management System Logo File update_system.php unlink path traversal
- CVE-2025-4720 SourceCodester Student Result Management System drop_student.php path traversal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f5hx-m48w-jh25.