CVE-2026-2012 in Student Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 02/06/2026
A vulnerability was determined in itsourcecode Student Management System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /ramonsys/facultyloading/index.php. This manipulation of the argument ID causes sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/11/2026
This vulnerability exists within the Student Management System version 1.0, specifically in the facultyloading/index.php file where an unknown function processes user input without proper sanitization. The flaw manifests as a sql injection vulnerability that occurs when the ID argument is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql commands into the application's database queries. This represents a critical security weakness that directly violates the principle of input validation and demonstrates poor secure coding practices that are commonly addressed by the owasp top ten security risks.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability enables remote exploitation through manipulation of the ID parameter, which suggests that the application fails to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql statements. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category for sql injection, where insufficient input validation allows attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the database backend. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it operates over remote network access, eliminating the need for physical proximity or local system compromise, and the public disclosure of exploit details significantly increases the risk to affected systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive student information, faculty records, and potentially administrative privileges within the system. Database compromise could lead to data exfiltration, data modification, or even complete system takeover depending on the database user permissions. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol and T1190 for exploit public-facing application, with potential for lateral movement once initial access is achieved through the sql injection vector.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, specifically targeting the facultyloading/index.php file and similar functions that handle user input. The system should employ prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks, while also implementing proper output encoding and input sanitization measures. Additionally, network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor for exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire application, with immediate patching of the identified flaw to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive educational data.