CVE-2026-125074 (GCVE-0-2026-125074)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-11-09 22:45 – Updated: 2026-11-09 22:45 X_Freeware
VLAI
Title
SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner Password Reset reset_password.php password recovery
Summary
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file reset_password.php of the component Password Reset. This manipulation of the argument username/password causes weak password recovery. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
Severity
6.9 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
7.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:C
7.3 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:C
CWE
Assigner
VulDB CNA
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
SourceCodester Smart Attendance System with QR Code Scanner Affected: 1.0
    cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:smart_attendance_system_with_qr_code_scanner:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Credits
yuechuya (VulDB User)
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