CVE-2026-86277 SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System delete_exam.php authorization

Medium 6.9 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authorization checks in delete_exam.php to delete exams without proper permissions.

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-2026-86277?

CVE-2026-86277 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System, published on 7 Sep 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 Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file delete_exam.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to authorization bypass. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-639, CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86277?

How do I fix CVE-2026-86277?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86277 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-2026-86277 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-86277 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mpfx-36jj-39mp.

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