CVE-2026-18766
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SQL Injection in Chetan's Core PHP Admin Panel

Publication date: 2026-08-04

Last updated on: 2026-08-04

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A flaw has been found in chetans9 core-php-admin-panel up to 90d07ed5aac5e0f09b6a5828d7bb2eb83010763f. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /Applications/MAMP/htdocs/core-php-admin-panel-master/customers.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument filter_col can lead to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. This product operates on a rolling release basis, ensuring continuous delivery. Consequently, there are no version details for either affected or updated releases. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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Published
2026-08-04
Last Modified
2026-08-04
Generated
2026-08-04
AI Q&A
2026-08-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-18766
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52697

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Vendor Product Version / Range
chetans9 core-php-admin-panel to 90d07ed5aac5e0f09b6a5828d7bb2eb83010763f (inc)

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CWE ID Description
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.
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.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw in the Core PHP Admin Panel (chetans9 core-php-admin-panel) affecting the customers.php file. The issue occurs because the filter_col parameter is directly used in SQL queries without proper validation or sanitization. Attackers can manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL code, potentially accessing or altering database contents.

Detection Guidance

To detect this SQL injection vulnerability, you can use tools like sqlmap to test the customers.php file in the Core PHP Admin panel. Run commands such as: sqlmap -u 'http://target.com/core-php-admin-panel-master/customers.php?filter_col=1' --batch --dbs to check for SQL injection. Ensure the target URL is correct and accessible.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to extract sensitive data, modify or delete database records, or disrupt services. Since the panel is web-based, the attack can be launched remotely. The impact depends on database permissions but may include unauthorized access to user data, financial information, or administrative controls.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to violations of GDPR (data breaches exposing personal data) and HIPAA (unauthorized access to protected health information). Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and mandatory breach notifications if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the customers.php file to use prepared statements instead of direct SQL query concatenation. Apply strict input validation for the filter_col parameter. Restrict database user privileges to the minimum required. Conduct a security audit and remove any unnecessary database access.

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