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. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

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.

Student Result Management System CVE-2026-2938

MEDIUM

Incorrect Privilege Assignment (CWE-266)

2026-02-22 cna@vuldb.com

PHP Information Disclosure Student Result Management System Munyweki

5.5

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

Access

Send unauthenticated request to update_smtp.php
Exploit

Bypass access control checks
Execution

Modify SMTP configuration parameters
Impact

Execute unauthorized administrative actions

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-266 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2025 - Insecure Design ASVS 5.0 V8 - Authorization Privilege assignment review
Exploitation Conditions	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.
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, improper access controls.

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

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. Affected organizations running vulnerable PHP-based installations face potential compromise of email settings and system integrity.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:04 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. [CVSS 7.3 HIGH]

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Affects Student Result Management System. 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.

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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

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 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.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

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 sensitive communications or redirect critical notifications. This affects any organization using this system to manage and communicate student results, with active exploits already available in the wild.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block direct access to /srms/script/admin/core/update_smtp.php; restrict administrative access via network segmentation (whitelist only trusted admin IPs); disable SMTP configuration functionality at the application level if not actively required; enforce multi-factor authentication for admin accounts; monitor and log all administrative activities; consider implementing reverse proxy with authentication gateway in front of the application.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 87% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

VulDB

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

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +28

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.