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CVE-2026-5531 (GCVE-0-2026-5531)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-05 01:00 – Updated: 2026-04-06 14:51 X_Freeware
VLAI
Title
SourceCodester Student Result Management System HTTP GET Request login_credentials.txt cleartext storage in file
Summary
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /login_credentials.txt of the component HTTP GET Request Handler. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: yes Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-06 14:04 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-313 - Cleartext Storage in a File or on Disk
  • CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
SourceCodester Student Result Management System Affected: 1.0
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