CVE-2026-4574 SourceCodester Simple E-learning System User Profile Update sql injection
Attackers can perform SQL injection via the firstName argument in the user profile update handler to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2026-4574?
CVE-2026-4574 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple E-learning System, published on 23 Mar 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester Simple E-learning System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component User Profile Update Handler. The manipulation of the argument firstName results in sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-4574?
How do I fix CVE-2026-4574?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-4574 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-4574 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-4574 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xqxq-9vr5-7623.