CVE-2026-95924
Received Received - Intake

SQL Injection in Online Reviewer Management System

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-95924, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: VulDB

Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Online Reviewer Management System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /reviewer_0/admins/assessments/databank/btn_functions.php?action=add. The manipulation of the argument difficulty_id leads to sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-23
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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sourcecodester online_reviewer_management_system 1.0

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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 btn_functions.php where the difficulty_id parameter is not properly validated. Attackers can inject malicious SQL queries through this parameter without needing authentication.

Detection Guidance

To detect this SQL injection vulnerability, monitor web server logs for unusual requests to /reviewer_0/admins/assessments/databank/btn_functions.php with the action=add parameter. Look for suspicious input in the difficulty_id parameter, such as single quotes, semicolons, or SQL keywords like UNION or SELECT. Use tools like SQLmap to test for injection by sending crafted payloads to the parameter.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to access and manipulate the database without authentication. They could steal sensitive data, modify or delete records, and potentially take control of the system. Since no special permissions are required, any unpatched system is at immediate risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or leaks, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations using this system may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Online Reviewer Management System to the latest patched version. If no patch is available, implement input validation to sanitize the difficulty_id parameter. Use prepared statements for all database queries. Restrict database user permissions to the minimum required. Disable unnecessary features and conduct a security audit to identify other vulnerabilities.

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