CVE-2026-5538 | QingdaoU OnlineJudge up to 1.6.1 judge_server_heartbeat Endpoint JudgeServer.service_url server-side request forgery
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A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in QingdaoU OnlineJudge up to 1.6.1 . Affected by this issue is the function service_url of the file JudgeServer.service_url of the component judge_server_heartbeat Endpoint . The manipulation results in server-side request forgery. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-5538 . It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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VDB-355291 · CVE-2026-5538 · GCVE-100-355291
QINGDAOU ONLINEJUDGE UP TO 1.6.1 JUDGE_SERVER_HEARTBEAT ENDPOINT JUDGESERVER.SERVICE_URL SERVER-SIDE REQUEST FORGERY
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Summaryinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in QingdaoU OnlineJudge up to 1.6.1. This affects the function service_url of the file JudgeServer.service_url of the component judge_server_heartbeat Endpoint. This manipulation causes server-side request forgery. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-5538. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in QingdaoU OnlineJudge up to 1.6.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function service_url of the file JudgeServer.service_url of the component judge_server_heartbeat Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-918. The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-5538. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/04/2026).
The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Productinfo
Vendor
QingdaoU
Name
OnlineJudge
Version
1.6.0
1.6.1
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Server-side request forgery
CWE: CWE-918
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
04/04/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-5538 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-355291
Entryinfo
Created: 04/04/2026 08:49
Changes: 04/04/2026 08:49 (54)
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Submitter: Ana10gy
Cache ID: 99:E82:101
Submitinfo
Accepted
Submit #782203: QingdaoU OnlineJudge <=v1.6.1 Stored SSRF (by Ana10gy)
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