Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. The vulnerable exam-update endpoint is reachable over the network, and an attacker can exploit the issue by sending crafted HTTP requests that manipulate the test_id parameter, subject to any authentication or access controls in front of the endpoint.

Does an attacker need authentication to exploit this?

It depends on how the Online Reviewer System is deployed. If the /system/system/admins/assessments/pretest/exam-update.php path is protected behind authentication, an attacker would need valid credentials or another way to access that endpoint. If it is exposed without proper access control, unauthenticated exploitation may be possible.

What is the safest general fix pattern for this issue?

The most robust fix is to refactor all affected database calls to use prepared statements or parameterized queries and to strictly validate and type-check test_id as an integer (or appropriate type) before it reaches the query layer. Removing all dynamic SQL string concatenation involving user input is key.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.3)

SQL Injection (CWE-89) via test_id in Online Reviewer System exam-update.php

CVE-2026-2196

Published:

Feb 8, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

SQL Injection

CWE:

CWE-74;CWE-89

Impact:

Unauthorized Database Access and Manipulation

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.3)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

SQL Injection

CWE:

CWE-74;CWE-89

Impact:

Unauthorized Database Access and Manipulation

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.3)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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SQL Injection (CWE-89) via test_id in Online Reviewer System exam-update.php

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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CRITICAL

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