CVE-2026-5531 details a cleartext storage vulnerability in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0, specifically affecting the /login_credentials.txt file within its HTTP GET Request Handler component. This medium-severity issue (CVSS 5.3) allows a remote attacker to compromise confidentiality by accessing sensitive data stored without encryption. Although not yet observed in the KEV catalog, the exploit has been publicly disclosed and is listed on an active hot list, indicating a heightened risk of exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SourceCodester | Student Result Management System | 1.0CNA affected |
CVSS version used by this source: 4.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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