CVE-2026-94048 CodeAstro QR Code Attendance Management System UserController.php save privileges management

Medium 5.1 Published Updated

Attackers can escalate privileges by manipulating the role_id argument in the user controller, requiring authenticated access.

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-2026-94048?

CVE-2026-94048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in CodeAstro QR Code Attendance Management System, published on 20 Sep 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was detected in CodeAstro QR Code Attendance Management System 1.0. This affects the function Save of the file app/Controllers/UserController.php. The manipulation of the argument role_id results in improper privilege management. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-269, CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-94048?

How do I fix CVE-2026-94048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-94048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-94048 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-94048 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hjqg-qj3w-x2h2.

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