Platform
php
Component
faculty-management-system
Fixed in
1.0.1
CVE-2026-6167 describes a SQL Injection vulnerability discovered in the Faculty Management System. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification. The vulnerability affects versions 1.0.0 through 1.0 and is exploitable remotely. A patch is anticipated, and temporary mitigations are available.
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-6167 could grant an attacker complete control over the Faculty Management System's database. This includes the ability to read, modify, or delete sensitive data such as student records, faculty information, course details, and financial data. Lateral movement within the network is possible if the database user has elevated privileges. The blast radius extends to any system accessing or relying on the compromised database. Given the public availability of the exploit, the risk of exploitation is significant.
The exploit for CVE-2026-6167 is publicly available, significantly increasing the likelihood of exploitation. While no specific actor groups have been linked to this vulnerability, the ease of exploitation makes it a target for opportunistic attackers. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on 2026-04-13, and its inclusion in public exploit databases suggests active scanning and potential exploitation attempts are already underway. Severity is rated HIGH (CVSS 7.3).
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.04% (12% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-6167 is to upgrade to a patched version of the Faculty Management System as soon as it becomes available. Until then, implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting the /subject-print.php endpoint. Input validation on the ID parameter is crucial; ensure all user-supplied input is properly sanitized and validated against expected data types and lengths. Consider implementing parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL Injection. After upgrade, confirm by attempting a controlled SQL Injection test on the /subject-print.php endpoint to verify the vulnerability is resolved.
Update the Faculty Management System to a patched version. Verify and sanitize all user inputs, especially the ID parameter, before using them in SQL queries to prevent (SQL Injection). Implement robust input validation and use prepared statements or stored procedures to mitigate the risk.
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CVE-2026-6167 is a SQL Injection vulnerability affecting Faculty Management System versions 1.0.0–1.0. Attackers can manipulate the ID parameter in /subject-print.php to potentially access or modify the database.
If you are using Faculty Management System versions 1.0.0–1.0, you are potentially affected. Check your version and apply the recommended mitigations or upgrade as soon as a patch is available.
The recommended fix is to upgrade to a patched version of Faculty Management System. Until then, implement WAF rules and input validation to mitigate the risk.
Due to the public availability of the exploit, CVE-2026-6167 is likely being actively exploited or targeted by attackers.
Refer to the Faculty Management System vendor's website or security advisories for the official advisory regarding CVE-2026-6167.
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