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 Student Result Management System Munyweki

5.5

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

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/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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Technical ContextAI

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.