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Online Reviewer System CVE-2026-2198

MEDIUM
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)
2026-02-09 cna@vuldb.com
5.5
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Craft HTTP request with malicious SQL payload
  2. Exploit
    Submit difficulty_id parameter to loaddata.php
  3. Execution
    Inject SQL commands into database query
  4. Impact
    Extract or modify sensitive data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Input neutralization, injection prevention
Exploitation Conditions

No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against default installations of code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0 with /system/system/admins/assessments/pretest/loaddata.php accessible and processing the difficulty_id parameter without input sanitization.

Impact

CVSS 7.3 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this flaw, sql injection.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

SQL injection in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0 via the difficulty_id parameter in /system/system/admins/assessments/pretest/loaddata.php allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries without authentication. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the application database.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 CVSS 7.3

A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /system/system/admins/assessments/pretest/loaddata.php. [CVSS 7.3 HIGH]

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Use parameterized queries. Implement input validation. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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Affects Online Reviewer System. A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /system/system/admins/assessments/pretest/loaddata.php. Such manipulation of the argument difficulty_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Severity Changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
HIGH MEDIUM
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
7.3 (HIGH) 5.5 (MEDIUM)
PoC Detected
Feb 10, 2026 - 15:07 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Feb 09, 2026 - 01:16 nvd
HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Online Reviewer System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /system/system/admins/assessments/pretest/loaddata.php. Such manipulation of the argument difficulty_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A high-severity vulnerability in the Online Reviewer System's assessment module could allow unauthorized access to sensitive educational data and system functionality. This affects all users of the system and requires immediate action to prevent potential data breaches and operational disruption.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Implement WAF rules blocking requests to /system/system/admins/assessments/pretest/loaddata.php; restrict network access to the application via IP whitelisting; disable the pretest assessment feature if operationally feasible; implement enhanced monitoring and logging of the vulnerable endpoint; apply principle of least privilege to admin accounts; consider air-gapping the system from sensitive networks until patching is possible.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 92% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

48
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

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