CVE-2026-2013: School Management System SQLi Vulnerability

CVE-2026-2013 Overview

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in itsourcecode Student Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the file /ramonsys/soa/index.php, where manipulation of the ID argument allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This attack can be launched remotely, and public exploit information is available, increasing the risk of active exploitation.

Critical Impact

Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to extract, modify, or delete sensitive student and administrative data from the backend database.

Affected Products

• itsourcecode School Management System version 1.0

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-02-06 - CVE-2026-2013 published to NVD
• 2026-02-10 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-2013

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection attacks against the Student Management System application. The vulnerable endpoint /ramonsys/soa/index.php fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input passed through the ID parameter before incorporating it into SQL queries. This lack of input validation enables attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands that will be executed by the underlying database engine.

The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 (SQL Injection) and CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component), indicating fundamental input validation failures in the application's data handling logic.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is the improper neutralization of special characters in user-controlled input. The application directly incorporates the ID parameter value into SQL queries without proper sanitization, parameterization, or prepared statement usage. This allows attackers to break out of the intended query structure and execute arbitrary SQL commands.

Attack Vector

The attack can be executed remotely over the network without requiring any authentication or user interaction. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoint /ramonsys/soa/index.php with specially crafted ID parameter values containing SQL injection payloads. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to:

• Extract sensitive student records and personal information
• Bypass authentication mechanisms
• Modify or delete database records
• Potentially escalate privileges within the application
• In some configurations, execute operating system commands via database functions

The vulnerability is exploited by sending crafted requests to the vulnerable endpoint. Technical details and proof-of-concept information can be found in the GitHub CVE Discovery Issue and VulDB #344595.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-2013

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual SQL error messages in application logs from /ramonsys/soa/index.php
• HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoint containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, double dashes, UNION statements, or encoded SQL keywords in the ID parameter
• Database query logs showing unauthorized SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE operations
• Unexpected data extraction or modification in student management database tables

Detection Strategies

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting the ID parameter
• Deploy application-layer monitoring to identify anomalous query patterns or database errors
• Enable detailed logging for the /ramonsys/soa/index.php endpoint and analyze for injection attempts
• Use intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for common SQL injection attack patterns

Monitoring Recommendations

• Monitor web server access logs for requests to /ramonsys/soa/index.php with suspicious ID parameter values
• Configure database audit logging to track query patterns and detect unauthorized data access
• Set up alerts for SQL syntax errors or database connection failures that may indicate injection attempts
• Review application logs regularly for patterns consistent with automated SQL injection scanning tools

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-2013

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict access to the Student Management System to trusted networks only until a patch is available
• Implement input validation and sanitization for the ID parameter at the web server or WAF level
• Consider temporarily disabling the vulnerable /ramonsys/soa/index.php endpoint if functionality allows
• Review database user permissions to ensure the application uses least-privilege access

Patch Information

No official vendor patch has been identified for this vulnerability at the time of publication. Organizations using itsourcecode Student Management System 1.0 should contact the vendor at IT Source Code for updated software or security guidance. Monitor VulDB #344595 for updates on remediation options.

Workarounds

• Implement prepared statements and parameterized queries if source code modification is possible
• Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured to block SQL injection attacks against the vulnerable parameter
• Apply network-level access controls to limit exposure of the application to trusted IP ranges only
• Consider migrating to an alternative student management system with better security practices until an official patch is released

Due to the nature of this vulnerability, code-level remediation requires modifying the source code to implement proper input validation. If you have access to modify the application, ensure all database queries use parameterized statements rather than string concatenation. Consult the OWASP SQL Injection Prevention Cheat Sheet for implementation guidance.