A vulnerability, which was classified as critical , was found in SourceCodester Patient Appointment Scheduler System 1.0 . Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /scheduler/classes/SystemSettings.php?f=update_settings . The manipulation results in privilege escalation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-37598 . The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
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VDB-357325 · CVE-2026-37598 · GCVE-0-2026-37598
SOURCECODESTER PATIENT APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER SYSTEM 1.0 SYSTEMSETTINGS.PHP?F=UPDATE_SETTINGS PRIVILEGE ESCALATION
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
6.1 $0-$5k 1.22+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Patient Appointment Scheduler System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /scheduler/classes/SystemSettings.php?f=update_settings. This manipulation causes Remote Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-37598. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Patient Appointment Scheduler System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file /scheduler/classes/SystemSettings.php?f=update_settings. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
SourceCodester Patient Appointment Scheduler System v1.0 is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution (RCE) via /scheduler/classes/SystemSettings.php?f=update_settings.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-37598 since 04/06/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/14/2026).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Productinfo
Type
Appointment Software
Vendor
SourceCodester
Name
Patient Appointment Scheduler System
Version
1.0
License
free
Website
Vendor: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
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CVSSv3info
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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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
04/06/2026 CVE reserved
04/14/2026 +8 days Advisory disclosed
04/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: sourcecodester.com
Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-37598 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-37598
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357325
Entryinfo
Created: 04/14/2026 16:39
Changes: 04/14/2026 16:39 (52)
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Cache ID: 99:54A:101
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