How severe is CVE-2026-5531?

CVE-2026-5531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-5531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5531?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-5531 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5531 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19011.

When was CVE-2026-5531 published?

CVE-2026-5531 was published on 2026-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5531

CVE-2026-5531 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-19011
Weakness: CWE-312
Published: 2026-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /login_credentials.txt of the component HTTP GET Request Handler. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5531?: A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Student Result Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /login_credentials.txt of the component HTTP GET Request Handler. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2026-5531?: CVE-2026-5531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-5531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-5531 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5531 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-19011.
When was CVE-2026-5531 published?: CVE-2026-5531 was published on 2026-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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