Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2026-2938?

A high-severity vulnerability in the Student Result Management System's SMTP configuration module allows unauthorized modification of email settings, potentially enabling attackers to intercept…

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-2938?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-2938. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-2938?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0 and isolate the affected /srms/script/admin/core/update_smtp.php file from untrusted network access. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block POST/PUT requests to the vulnerable endpoint and conduct access logs review for exploitation attempts. Within 30 days: Migrate to an alternative student management system or deploy a patched version immediately upon vendor release; conduct a full audit of SMTP configurations and any unauthorized changes to email routing.

PHP CVE-2026-2938

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2938?

CVE-2026-2938 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: 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/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

MEDIUM

Incorrect Privilege Assignment (CWE-266)

2026-02-22 cna@vuldb.com

PHP Information Disclosure

5.5

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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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/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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CVSS VectorNVD

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/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Severity Changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

HIGH MEDIUM

CVSS changed

Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD

7.3 (HIGH) 5.5 (MEDIUM)

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:04 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 23, 2026 - 20:19 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 22, 2026 - 09:16 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Improper access control in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate the SMTP configuration through the update_smtp.php endpoint. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

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Access

Send unauthenticated request to update_smtp.php

Exploit

Bypass access control checks

Execution

Modify SMTP configuration parameters

Impact

Execute unauthorized administrative actions

Access

Send unauthenticated request to update_smtp.php

Exploit

Bypass access control checks

Execution

Modify SMTP configuration parameters

Impact

Execute unauthorized administrative actions

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation	No special conditions — remote unauthenticated exploitation against default configurations of SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0 with publicly accessible /srms/script/admin/core/update_smtp.php endpoint lacking authentication enforcement. Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment	CVSS 7.3 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario	A remote attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this flaw, improper access controls.
Remediation	Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0 and isolate the affected /srms/script/admin/core/update_smtp.php file from untrusted network access. …

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