PatchTheCVECVE-2026-35610: PolarLearn is a free and open-source learning program
CVE-2026-35610 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting polarlearn. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PolarLearn is a free and open-source learning program. In 0-PRERELEASE-14 and earlier, setCustomPassword(userId, password) and deleteUser(userId) in the account-management module used an inverted admin check. Because of the inverted condition, authenticated non-admin users were allowed to execute both actions, while real admins were rejected. This is a direct privilege-escalation issue in the application.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-285 |
| Published | 2026-04-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-35610?
polarlearn: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-35610 being exploited?
CVE-2026-35610 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-2026-35610 affect?
CVE-2026-35610 affects polarlearn. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). PolarLearn is a free and open-source learning program. In 0-PRERELEASE-14 and earlier, setCustomPassword(userId, password) and deleteUser(userId) in the account-management module used an inverted admin check. Because of the inverted condit
How urgent is CVE-2026-35610?
Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference