CVE-2026-86160
Received Received - Intake

SQL Injection in Online Voting System 1.0

Publication date: 2026-09-06

Last updated on: 2026-09-06

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Online Voting System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /ajax.php?action=delete_voting. Such manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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Published
2026-09-06
Last Modified
2026-09-06
Generated
2026-09-06
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2026-09-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-86160
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72040

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Vendor Product Version / Range
sourcecodester online_voting_system 1.0

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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 Online Voting System Project version 1.0. It exists in the file /ajax.php when the action parameter is set to delete_voting. The 'id' parameter is improperly validated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. This can be exploited remotely without authentication.

Detection Guidance

To detect this SQL injection vulnerability, monitor network traffic for suspicious requests targeting /ajax.php?action=delete_voting with unusual parameters. Use tools like SQLmap to test for SQLi by sending payloads such as ' OR 1=1 -- or ' OR '1'='1. Check web server logs for repeated failed queries or unexpected input in the 'id' parameter.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to access or manipulate the database without authentication. They could steal sensitive data, alter or delete records, or disrupt system operations. Attackers might use techniques like boolean-based or time-based blind SQL injection to exploit it.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations using this system may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust due to non-compliance with data security standards.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Online Voting System to a patched version if available. Implement prepared statements for all database queries to prevent SQL injection. Restrict database user permissions to minimize damage if exploited. Validate and sanitize all user inputs, especially the 'id' parameter. Conduct a security audit to identify other potential vulnerabilities.

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