CVE-2026-4838
SQL Injection in SourceCodester Malawi Online Market /display.php
Publication date: 2026-03-26
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| sourcecodester | malawi_online_market | 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 is a flaw found in SourceCodester Malawi Online Market 1.0, specifically in an unknown function within the file /display.php. By manipulating the argument ID, an attacker can perform an SQL injection attack. This means that the attacker can inject malicious SQL code into the database query executed by the application.
The attack can be launched remotely without any authentication, making it easier for attackers to exploit.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database used by the application. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, data modification, or deletion.
Since the attack can be performed remotely and without authentication, it increases the risk of data breaches and compromise of the system's integrity and availability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw in SourceCodester Malawi Online Market 1.0 that allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries.
Such SQL injection vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure of sensitive data, which may impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
Specifically, if personal or protected health information is stored in the affected system, exploitation of this vulnerability could result in breaches of confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements mandated by these standards.
However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the types of data affected or the compliance implications.