{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/vendors/cyber-iii/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.3,"id":"CVE-2026-5642"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Student-Management-System"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["CVE-2026-5642","privilege-escalation","web-application"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Cyber-III"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-5642, has been identified in the Cyber-III Student-Management-System up to version 1a938fa61e9f735078e9b291d2e6215b4942af3f. The vulnerability resides within the HTTP POST Request Handler, specifically affecting an unknown function of the \u003ccode\u003e/viva/update.php\u003c/code\u003e file. Attackers can remotely exploit this flaw by manipulating the \u003ccode\u003eName\u003c/code\u003e argument in a POST request. This improper authorization can lead to unauthorized access or privilege escalation. The exploit is publicly known, increasing the risk of widespread exploitation. The vendor employs a rolling release model, hindering identification of specific affected or patched versions. The vendor has not responded to vulnerability reports.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker identifies a vulnerable Cyber-III Student-Management-System instance exposed to the internet.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious HTTP POST request targeting the \u003ccode\u003e/viva/update.php\u003c/code\u003e endpoint.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crafted request includes a modified \u003ccode\u003eName\u003c/code\u003e parameter designed to bypass authorization checks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe server-side application fails to properly validate the \u003ccode\u003eName\u003c/code\u003e parameter, leading to improper authorization.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains unauthorized access to sensitive functions within the application.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker escalates privileges, potentially gaining administrative control over the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker modifies student records, alters grades, or performs other malicious actions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker maintains persistence by creating a new administrative account or modifying existing ones.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-5642 allows attackers to escalate privileges within the Cyber-III Student-Management-System, potentially affecting all student and faculty data. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, modification of records, and disruption of educational services. Given the public availability of the exploit, numerous educational institutions and organizations using the vulnerable system are at risk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect web server logs for POST requests to \u003ccode\u003e/viva/update.php\u003c/code\u003e containing suspicious \u003ccode\u003eName\u003c/code\u003e parameter values to detect exploitation attempts using the \u0026quot;Cyber-III Update PHP Post Request\u0026quot; Sigma rule.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement input validation and sanitization on the \u003ccode\u003eName\u003c/code\u003e parameter within the \u003ccode\u003e/viva/update.php\u003c/code\u003e file to prevent improper authorization.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the \u0026quot;Cyber-III Suspicious Update PHP Access\u0026quot; Sigma rule to detect unusual access patterns to the \u003ccode\u003e/viva/update.php\u003c/code\u003e endpoint.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor web server logs for abnormal HTTP status codes (e.g., 302, 403, 500) in response to POST requests targeting \u003ccode\u003e/viva/update.php\u003c/code\u003e, as these may indicate exploitation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2024-01-21T12:00:00Z","date_published":"2024-01-21T12:00:00Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-cyber-iii-privilege-escalation/","summary":"CVE-2026-5642 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on a Cyber-III Student-Management-System by manipulating the Name argument in an HTTP POST request to /viva/update.php due to improper authorization.","title":"Cyber-III Student-Management-System Improper Authorization Vulnerability (CVE-2026-5642)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-cyber-iii-privilege-escalation/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.3,"id":"CVE-2026-5669"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Student-Management-System"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["sql-injection","web-application","cve-2026-5669"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Cyber-III"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-5669, has been discovered in Cyber-III Student-Management-System. The vulnerability resides within the \u003ccode\u003e/login.php\u003c/code\u003e file, specifically affecting the handling of the \u003ccode\u003ePassword\u003c/code\u003e parameter. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely to inject malicious SQL code, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or manipulating the application's database. The exploit is publicly available, increasing the risk of widespread exploitation. The affected product uses rolling releases; therefore, specific affected and updated versions are not available. The project has been notified of the vulnerability but has not yet responded.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker identifies a Cyber-III Student-Management-System instance accessible over the network.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker sends a crafted HTTP POST request to \u003ccode\u003e/login.php\u003c/code\u003e, targeting the \u003ccode\u003ePassword\u003c/code\u003e parameter.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ccode\u003ePassword\u003c/code\u003e parameter contains a malicious SQL payload designed to bypass authentication or extract data.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe application fails to properly sanitize or validate the \u003ccode\u003ePassword\u003c/code\u003e parameter before using it in a SQL query.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe injected SQL code is executed against the application's database.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker successfully authenticates without valid credentials or retrieves sensitive data, such as user credentials or student records.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker uses the compromised credentials or data to further compromise the system or other connected systems.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker may exfiltrate sensitive data, modify records, or disrupt system operations.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive student data, including personal information, grades, and financial records. Attackers could potentially modify or delete data, disrupt system operations, or gain control of the entire Student-Management-System. Given the lack of specific version information and the public availability of the exploit, organizations using Cyber-III Student-Management-System are at immediate risk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect web server logs for suspicious POST requests to \u003ccode\u003e/login.php\u003c/code\u003e containing SQL injection payloads (see example Sigma rule below).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement input validation and sanitization on the \u003ccode\u003ePassword\u003c/code\u003e parameter in \u003ccode\u003e/login.php\u003c/code\u003e to prevent SQL injection (reference CVE-2026-5669).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor database logs for unauthorized access attempts or data modification originating from the web server (requires database auditing).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rules in this brief to your SIEM and tune for your environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2024-01-02T12:00:00Z","date_published":"2024-01-02T12:00:00Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-cyber-iii-sqli/","summary":"A remote SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-5669) exists in the /login.php file of Cyber-III Student-Management-System due to improper handling of the Password parameter, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate the system's database remotely.","title":"Cyber-III Student-Management-System SQL Injection Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2024-01-cyber-iii-sqli/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed - Cyber-III","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}