CVE-2026-86279: Session Fixation (CVSS 6.3)

Description

A vulnerability was determined in SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file auth_process.php of the component Login. This manipulation causes session fixiation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0023

Probability of exploitation

0.14%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-384 CWE-384

References

Other References

https://github.com/hackliu/Vulnerability-Reports/blob/master/Syllabus%20Aligned%20Learning%20Management%20Examination%20System/VULN-06-Session-Management-Flaws.md https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86279 https://vuldb.com/submit/904880 https://vuldb.com/vuln/399440 https://vuldb.com/vuln/399440/cti https://www.sourcecodester.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-86279? +

A vulnerability was determined in SourceCodester Syllabus-Aligned Learning Management & Examination System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file auth_process.php of the component Login. This manipulation causes session fixiation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-86279? +

CVE-2026-86279 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0023, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-86279? +

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