CVE-2026-2189
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2026-2189 is a SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode School Management System 1.0 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'ay' parameter in /ramonsys/report/index.php. This affects all organizations using this specific software version. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion.
💻 Affected Systems
- itsourcecode School Management System
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data destruction, and potential system takeover via SQL injection leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive student/teacher data, grade manipulation, or system configuration changes.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only error messages or partial data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available on GitHub. The vulnerability is in a parameter that appears to be accessible without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://itsourcecode.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for updates. 2. If no patch available, implement workarounds. 3. Consider replacing with alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd parameter validation and sanitization for the 'ay' parameter in /ramonsys/report/index.php
Edit the vulnerable PHP file to add: $ay = mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_GET['ay']);
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint
Add WAF rule: Block requests containing SQL keywords in the 'ay' parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Block external access to /ramonsys/report/index.php using firewall rules or web server configuration
- Implement network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable system from sensitive data
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the endpoint with SQL injection payloads: /ramonsys/report/index.php?ay=1' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check software version in admin panel or readme filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test with same payloads and verify no SQL errors or unexpected behavior occurs📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in web server logs
- Multiple requests to /ramonsys/report/index.php with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in the 'ay' parameter
SIEM Query:
source="web_server.log" AND uri="/ramonsys/report/index.php" AND (ay="*'*" OR ay="*SELECT*" OR ay="*UNION*")