Platform
php
Component
patients-waiting-area-queue-management-system
Fixed in
1.0.1
1.0.1
CVE-2026-1148 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in SourceCodester's Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System, affecting version 1.0. This flaw allows an attacker to trick authenticated users into unknowingly executing actions on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications or data breaches. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on January 19, 2026, and mitigation strategies are available.
A successful CSRF attack could allow an attacker to perform actions on behalf of a logged-in user without their knowledge or consent. This could include modifying patient queue data, changing user roles, or even gaining administrative access if the user has elevated privileges. The attacker would need to lure the victim to a malicious website or send them a crafted email containing a link that triggers the unwanted action. The blast radius is limited to the scope of actions a user can perform within the Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System.
CVE-2026-1148 is currently not listed on the CISA KEV catalog. Public proof-of-concept exploits are not widely available, suggesting a low to medium probability of active exploitation. The vulnerability was disclosed on January 19, 2026, and its impact depends on the prevalence of the affected software and the effectiveness of existing security controls.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.03% (7% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-1148 is to upgrade to a patched version of the Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System as soon as it becomes available. Until a patch is released, implement CSRF protection mechanisms such as adding unique tokens to all state-changing requests. Consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with CSRF protection rules to filter out malicious requests. Review and restrict user permissions to minimize the impact of a successful attack. After upgrade, confirm by testing critical functionalities to ensure proper operation.
Update to a patched version of the queue management system. Contact the vendor for a corrected version or implement protection measures against CSRF attacks, such as CSRF token validation on all requests.
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CVE-2026-1148 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting version 1.0 of the Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System, allowing attackers to perform actions as authenticated users.
If you are using version 1.0 of the Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System, you are potentially affected by this CSRF vulnerability.
The recommended fix is to upgrade to a patched version of the Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System as soon as it becomes available. Implement CSRF protection mechanisms as an interim measure.
While no active exploitation has been widely reported, the vulnerability's public disclosure means exploitation is possible. Monitor your systems for suspicious activity.
Refer to the SourceCodester website and relevant security mailing lists for official advisories and updates regarding CVE-2026-1148.
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