CVE-2026-86162 Details
Description
A vulnerability was determined in SourceCodester Online Voting System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /ajax.php?action=login. Executing a manipulation of the argument Username can lead to sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Online Voting System version 1.0. The issue resides in the '/voting/ajax.php?action=login' file, where the 'username' parameter is manipulated to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to the database, leak sensitive data, tamper with information, and potentially disrupt services.
Developers are advised to use prepared statements and parameter binding to prevent SQL injection, validate and filter user input, minimize database user permissions, and conduct regular security audits.
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Volerion
Assessed Sep 6, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/Aurora-Song/cve/issues/1 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86162 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/895450 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/399287 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/399287/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
| https://www.sourcecodester.com/ | [email protected] | Vendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-74 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') | [email protected] |
| CWE-89 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| SourceCodester Online Voting System Project | V1.0 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |