CVE-2026-78056 in Student-Management-System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/23/2026
A vulnerability was detected in sambitraj Student-Management-System up to 56ba287f2e9031523ccb4244cb6e3fe530e4e5d5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Dashboard. The manipulation of the argument roll_no/teacher_name results in sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. This product implements a rolling release for ongoing delivery, which means version information for affected or updated releases is unavailable. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/23/2026
The sambitraj Student-Management-System contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability within its Dashboard component, specifically affecting versions up to commit 56ba287f2e9031523ccb4244cb6e3fe530e4e5d5. This flaw arises from the improper handling of user-supplied input in the roll_no and teacher_name arguments. The application fails to adequately sanitize or parameterize these inputs before incorporating them into SQL queries executed against the backend database. Consequently, an attacker can inject malicious SQL code that alters the intended logic of the query, allowing for unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. This type of vulnerability is classified under CWE-89, which covers Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, commonly known as SQL Injection. The lack of input validation and the direct concatenation of user inputs into database commands create a significant security gap that undermines the integrity and confidentiality of the system's data store.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to its remote executability. An attacker does not require prior authentication or physical access to exploit this flaw, making it accessible over standard network protocols such as HTTP. Since the project utilizes a rolling release model for ongoing delivery, precise version tracking is difficult, and users may be running vulnerable code without realizing they are exposed. The fact that an exploit is already public significantly increases the risk landscape, as automated scanning tools and malicious actors can readily leverage known techniques to compromise systems hosting this software. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete breach of sensitive student records, teacher information, and administrative credentials stored within the database. This aligns with several tactics in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly Data Injection under Tactic TA0042 (Impact) or SQL Injection under Discovery techniques like T1190 if used for initial access through web applications, though primarily it facilitates unauthorized data exfiltration consistent with Exfiltration Over Alternative Protocol mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies must focus on immediate remediation of the input handling logic within the Dashboard component. Developers should implement parameterized queries or prepared statements to ensure that user inputs are treated strictly as data rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing strict input validation and sanitization routines can provide a secondary layer of defense against injection attempts. Given the rolling release nature of the project, administrators should monitor official channels for updates once the maintainers respond to the reported issue. In the interim, deploying Web Application Firewalls with rules specifically tuned to detect SQL injection patterns may help mitigate exploitation risks until a permanent code fix is available. It is also advisable to review database permissions to ensure that the application account operates under the principle of least privilege, limiting the potential damage even if an injection succeeds.