CVE-2026-4838
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SQL Injection in SourceCodester Malawi Online Market /display.php

Publication date: 2026-03-26

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Malawi Online Market 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /display.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument ID can lead to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

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Published
2026-03-26
Last Modified
2026-04-29
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-4838
EUVD
EUVD-2026-16082

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Vendor Product Version / Range
sourcecodester malawi_online_market 1.0

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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Compliance Impact

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.

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