LOW CVSS 2.4
Published: 2026-03-02

CVE-2026-3403

phpgurukul student_record_system Security Advisory (CVE-2026-3403)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-3403 impacting phpgurukul student_record_system. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 2.4 (LOW).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability was detected in PHPGurukul Student Record Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /edit-subject.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument Subject 1 results in cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product phpgurukul / student_record_system
Affected Versions 1.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-3403 impacting phpgurukul student_record_system.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-3403.yaml
id: cve-2026-3403

info:
  name: phpgurukul student_record_system - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: low
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-3403 affecting phpgurukul student_record_system.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability was detected in PHPGurukul Student Record Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /edit-subject....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-3403
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 2.4
    cve-id: CVE-2026-3403
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2026-3403,phpgurukul,student_record_system,low

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "student_record_system"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-3403.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-3403
# Target: phpgurukul student_record_system | CVSS: 2.4 (LOW)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-3403 (phpgurukul student_record_system)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against phpgurukul student_record_system scope (1.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-3403.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-3403
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install student_record_system 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade student_record_system 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update student_record_system

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i student_record_system 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i student_record_system

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-3403 in phpgurukul student_record_system?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update phpgurukul student_record_system packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-3403?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-3403?

CVE-2026-3403 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 2.4 (LOW). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
2.4
LOW SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-3403
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor phpgurukul
Product student_record_system
Published 2026-03-02
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N