CVE-2026-93973
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SQL Injection in Online Reviewer Management System

Publication date: 2026-09-20

Last updated on: 2026-09-20

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester Online Reviewer Management System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /reviewer_0/admins/assessments/subject/btn_functions.php?action=remove. Performing a manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

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Published
2026-09-20
Last Modified
2026-09-20
Generated
2026-09-20
AI Q&A
2026-09-20
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-93973
EUVD
EUVD-2026-83715

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Vendor Product Version / Range
sourcecodester online_reviewer_management_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 Reviewer Management System version 1.0. It exists in the file /reviewer_0/admins/assessments/subject/btn_functions.php where the ID parameter is not properly validated. Attackers can manipulate this parameter to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially accessing or altering database contents without authentication.

Detection Guidance

To detect SQL injection vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-93973, test the affected parameter 'ID' in the URL path /reviewer_0/admins/assessments/subject/btn_functions.php?action=remove. Use tools like SQLmap with: sqlmap -u 'http://target/reviewer_0/admins/assessments/subject/btn_functions.php?action=remove&id=1' --batch. Alternatively, manually test with payloads like ' OR 1=1 -- or '; DROP TABLE users;-- to observe database errors or unexpected behavior.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to steal, modify, or delete sensitive data from the database. They might also gain unauthorized access to the system, execute administrative operations, or disrupt services. Since the exploit is public, the risk of attack is higher.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to violations of GDPR and HIPAA by exposing personal or health data. GDPR requires protection of personal data, while HIPAA mandates safeguards for health information. A breach could result in legal penalties, fines, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately apply input validation to sanitize the 'ID' parameter in btn_functions.php. Replace dynamic SQL queries with prepared statements using parameterized queries. Restrict database user permissions to least privilege. Conduct a security audit to identify other potential SQL injection flaws. Monitor network traffic for suspicious SQL-related requests targeting this endpoint.

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