CVE-2026-47325 in school-management-system
Summary
by MITRE • 06/03/2026
ProjectsAndPrograms school-management-system uses predictable credentials by generating student's and teacher's passwords solely from the user’s date of birth (e.g., 12072000 for 12 July 2000). The application does not require or prompt users to change the password upon first login. This behavior allows attackers to easily guess or derive valid credentials, leading to unauthorized account access.
The maintainers were notified early about this vulnerability but did not provide details regarding affected versions. The version corresponding to commit 6b6fae5 was tested and confirmed vulnerable; other versions were not tested and may also be affected.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/03/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical weakness in the school-management-system's authentication mechanism that directly violates fundamental security principles outlined in the owasp top ten and nist cybersecurity framework. The system's reliance on predictable credentials generated from easily obtainable personal information such as dates of birth creates a significant attack surface that adversaries can exploit through automated credential stuffing or brute force techniques. The lack of mandatory password change upon first login creates a persistent security gap that allows initial access to remain unmitigated, effectively providing attackers with sustained unauthorized access to educational institutional data. This flaw directly corresponds to cwe-259 weak password requirements and cwe-326 insecure storage of authentication credentials, both of which are categorized under the broader category of weak authentication mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of password security principles and user authentication best practices. By generating passwords based solely on date of birth information, the system creates credentials that are inherently weak and easily guessable, particularly when combined with publicly available information such as student enrollment dates or teacher employment records. This approach fails to meet the minimum requirements for password complexity as defined by nist sp 800-63b and violates the principle of least privilege by not enforcing password rotation policies. The absence of any additional security controls such as account lockout mechanisms, multi-factor authentication requirements, or password strength validation creates multiple entry points for threat actors to compromise the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential data breaches, privacy violations, and regulatory compliance issues. Educational institutions handling student and teacher information are subject to strict data protection regulations including gdpr,FERPA, and state-specific privacy laws, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous from a compliance perspective. Attackers could potentially access sensitive personal information, academic records, and communication data, leading to identity theft, academic fraud, and privacy violations that could result in significant legal and financial consequences for the institution. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for lateral movement within the network and potential escalation to more critical systems, as the compromised credentials could be used to access administrative functions or other connected applications.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate implementation of mandatory password change policies upon first login, enforcement of strong password complexity requirements, and the introduction of multi-factor authentication mechanisms. The system should be updated to require passwords that meet minimum complexity standards including length, character variety, and avoidance of predictable patterns. Additionally, implementing account lockout mechanisms after failed login attempts and monitoring for suspicious authentication patterns would significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. From an att&ck framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to tactic initial access and privilege escalation, and should be addressed through defensive measures that include credential hygiene practices, access control enforcement, and continuous monitoring of authentication activities. The institution should also establish a comprehensive vulnerability management process that includes regular security assessments and timely patch deployment to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.