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PHP CVE-2026-4617

| EUVD-2026-14674 MEDIUM
Improper Authorization (CWE-285)
2026-03-24 VulDB
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
X

Lifecycle Timeline

7
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
6.9 (MEDIUM) 5.5 (MEDIUM)
Severity Changed
Apr 24, 2026 - 16:37 NVD
HIGH MEDIUM
CVSS changed
Apr 24, 2026 - 16:37 NVD
7.3 (HIGH) 6.9 (MEDIUM)
PoC Detected
Mar 24, 2026 - 15:53 vuln.today
Public exploit code
EUVD ID Assigned
Mar 24, 2026 - 01:00 euvd
EUVD-2026-14674
Analysis Generated
Mar 24, 2026 - 01:00 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 24, 2026 - 00:52 nvd
HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System 1.0. The impacted element is the function ValidateToken of the file /php/api_patient_checkin.php of the component Patient Check-In Module. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

AnalysisAI

SourceCodester Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System 1.0 contains an improper authorization flaw in the ValidateToken function of the Patient Check-In Module that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass access controls. Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability, and no patch has been released. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Send HTTP request to /php/api_patient_checkin.php
Exploit
Bypass ValidateToken function with crafted parameters
Execution
Achieve improper authorization
Impact
Access patient data without authentication

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit SourceCodester Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System 1.0. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The real-world risk is elevated despite the moderate CVSS base score of 7.3. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An unauthenticated remote attacker identifies an organization running the vulnerable Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System by fingerprinting the web application. Using the publicly available proof-of-concept exploit from GitHub, the attacker crafts malicious requests to the /php/api_patient_checkin.php endpoint with manipulated token parameters that bypass the ValidateToken function's authorization checks. …
Remediation No official vendor patch is currently available for this vulnerability based on the CVSS Remediation Level indicator (RL:X). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours: Isolate affected systems from public internet access; enable comprehensive logging and monitoring for the /php/api_patient_checkin.php endpoint; notify stakeholders and legal/compliance teams. …

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