CVE-2026-4778
SQL Injection in SourceCodester Sales Inventory System Allows Remote Exploit
Publication date: 2026-03-24
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ahsanriaz26gmailcom | sales_and_inventory_system | 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?
This vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Sales and Inventory System 1.0, specifically in the file update_category.php within the HTTP GET Parameter Handler component.
The issue is caused by manipulation of the 'sid' argument, which leads to an SQL injection vulnerability.
This means an attacker can remotely exploit this flaw by injecting malicious SQL code through the 'sid' parameter, potentially compromising the database.
The exploit code for this vulnerability has been made publicly available.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The SQL injection vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the database by injecting malicious SQL commands remotely.
Potential impacts include unauthorized access to sensitive data, data modification, data deletion, or disruption of the system's normal operations.
Because the exploit is publicly available, the risk of attack is increased.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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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?
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