{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/codeigniter-studentmanagementsystem/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.3,"id":"CVE-2026-9517"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["CodeIgniter-StudentManagementSystem"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["cve","access-control","codeigniter"],"_cs_type":"threat","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-9517, exists within hemant6488\u0026rsquo;s CodeIgniter-StudentManagementSystem. Specifically, the vulnerability resides in an unknown function of the \u003ccode\u003e/index.php/students/addStudentView\u003c/code\u003e file within the Student Management Handler component. Successful exploitation enables remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. The exploit is publicly accessible, increasing the risk of widespread abuse. The lack of version information due to the rolling release model complicates patch management. The project maintainers were notified of the vulnerability through an issue report but have yet to respond, leaving systems vulnerable.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker identifies a vulnerable CodeIgniter-StudentManagementSystem instance exposed on the network.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker crafts a malicious HTTP request targeting the \u003ccode\u003e/index.php/students/addStudentView\u003c/code\u003e endpoint.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe request manipulates parameters to bypass access control checks within the application.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe application fails to properly validate the attacker\u0026rsquo;s permissions due to the vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains unauthorized access to student management functions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the access to view, modify, or delete student records.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker escalates privileges within the application to gain further control.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker may pivot to other parts of the system, potentially compromising sensitive data.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-9517 allows unauthorized individuals to manipulate student data within the CodeIgniter-StudentManagementSystem. This can lead to data breaches, unauthorized modifications of records, and potentially complete system compromise. The absence of a patch and public exploit availability increase the risk of widespread exploitation. The lack of version information hinders targeted mitigation efforts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor web server logs for suspicious requests to \u003ccode\u003e/index.php/students/addStudentView\u003c/code\u003e containing unusual parameters, using the Sigma rule provided below.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement rate limiting on the \u003ccode\u003e/index.php/students/addStudentView\u003c/code\u003e endpoint to mitigate potential brute-force attacks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply generic web application firewall (WAF) rules to block common access control bypass attempts, such as path traversal or SQL injection.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider migrating to a supported student management system or implementing compensating controls until a patch is available for CVE-2026-9517.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-26T14:26:34Z","date_published":"2026-05-26T14:26:34Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-9517-codeigniter-access-control/","summary":"A vulnerability in hemant6488 CodeIgniter-StudentManagementSystem allows remote attackers to perform improper access controls by manipulating the /index.php/students/addStudentView file, with a publicly available exploit and no vendor response.","title":"CVE-2026-9517: CodeIgniter-StudentManagementSystem Improper Access Control","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-9517-codeigniter-access-control/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — CodeIgniter-StudentManagementSystem","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}