CVE-2026-114264
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SQL Injection in ProjectWorlds Advanced Library Management System

Publication date: 2026-10-21

Last updated on: 2026-10-28

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A security flaw has been discovered in ProjectWorlds Advanced Library Management System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file edit_member.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument firstname/middlename/lastname/address/branch/type results in sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

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Published
2026-10-21
Last Modified
2026-10-28
Generated
2026-11-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-09
NVD
CVE-2026-114264
EUVD
EUVD-2026-107415

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ProjectWorlds Advanced Library Management System 1.0

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CWE-74 The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.
CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.

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Executive Summary

This is a SQL injection vulnerability in ProjectWorlds Advanced Library Management System 1.0. The flaw exists in the edit_member.php file where multiple POST parameters (firstname, middlename, lastname, address, branch, type) are used to construct an UPDATE SQL statement without proper validation or sanitization. Only the contact parameter has basic regex validation.

Detection Guidance

To detect this SQL injection vulnerability, you can use tools like sqlmap to test the edit_member.php file. Example command: sqlmap -u "http://target/edit_member.php" --data="firstname=test&middlename=test&lastname=test&address=test&branch=test&type=test" --batch --dbs. Manual testing can also be done by injecting SQL payloads into the firstname, middlename, lastname, address, branch, or type parameters and observing responses for errors or delays.

Check server logs for unusual SQL query patterns or errors related to these parameters. Look for repeated failed login attempts or unexpected database operations.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to perform blind SQL injection attacks, including boolean-based, error-based, and time-based techniques. This allows data exfiltration, corruption, or overwriting records. The exploit is public and can be used by authenticated librarian or admin users.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the edit_member.php file to use prepared statements with parameterized queries for all affected parameters (firstname, middlename, lastname, address, branch, type). Remove any client-side validation and implement strict server-side input validation for these fields.

Restrict database user permissions to limit write access to only necessary tables. Monitor database activity for unauthorized queries or modifications. Consider temporarily disabling the edit_member.php functionality until patches are applied.

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