CVE-2026-4615
SQL Injection in SourceCodester Online Catering Reservation /search.php
Publication date: 2026-03-24
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| sourcecodester | online_catering_reservation | 1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The CVE-2026-4615 vulnerability is a critical SQL injection flaw in the Online Catering Reservation V1.0 PHP application, specifically in the /search.php file.
It occurs because the rcode parameter is improperly handled and directly used in SQL queries without adequate input validation or sanitization.
This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code remotely without authentication.
Exploitation techniques include Boolean-based blind injection, error-based injection, and time-based blind injection, which can lead to unauthorized database access, data leakage, data manipulation, full system compromise, and potential service disruption.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including unauthorized access to the database, leakage of sensitive data, manipulation or deletion of data, and potentially full system compromise.
It can also lead to service disruption, affecting the availability and reliability of the Online Catering Reservation system.
Since the exploit requires no authentication and can be performed remotely, it poses a significant security risk.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include:
- Implement prepared statements with parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, preventing injection.
- Apply strict input validation and filtering to ensure inputs conform to expected formats.
- Minimize database user permissions by avoiding the use of high-privilege accounts (such as root or admin) for application database connections.
- Conduct regular security audits to detect and address vulnerabilities promptly.