CVE-2026-2938: A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-2938 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting student result management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266, CWE-284
Published	2026-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: munyweki

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-22 09:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

munyweki student result management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy student-result-management-system || rpm -q student-result-management-system || student-result-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison student-result-management-system sudo apt install student-result-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold student-result-management-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list student-result-management-system sudo dnf downgrade student-result-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add student-result-management-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-2938?

student result management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-2938 being exploited?

CVE-2026-2938 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-2938 affect?

CVE-2026-2938 affects student result management system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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 i

How urgent is CVE-2026-2938?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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