CVE-2026-25806
CWE-862Published: February 9, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
PlaciPy is a placement management system designed for educational institutions. In version 1.0.0, the GET /api/students/:email
PUT /api/students/:email/status, and DELETE /api/students/:email routes in backend/src/routes/student.routes.ts only enforce authentication using authenticateToken but do not enforce authorization. The application does not verify whether the authenticated user owns the student record being accessed, has an administrative / staff role, or is permitted to modify or delete the target student.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-25806 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-25806 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts