CVE-2026-4617: sourcecodester patients waiting area queue management system Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-4617 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in sourcecodester patients waiting area queue management system. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 24-03-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 24-03-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Patients Waiting Area Queue Management System 1.0. The impacted element is the function ValidateToken of the file /php/api_patient_checkin.php of the component Patient Check-In Module. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

• CWE-266Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
• CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.