CVE-2026-93997 Details
Description
A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /Admin/edit_symptom.php. This manipulation of the argument ID causes sql injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System version 1.0. The issue arises in the Admin/edit_symptom.php file, where user-controlled input in the ID parameter is not properly sanitized before being used in SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, access database information, and potentially extract sensitive user data such as credentials.
Developers are advised to use prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection. Input validation and sanitization should also be implemented.
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Volerion
Assessed Sep 20, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 21, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/KaranParelkar/Drug_recommendation_system/blob/main/sqli/edit_symptom_id_parameter/Readme.md | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Analysis |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-93997 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/944843 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/407948 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/407948/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
| https://www.sourcecodester.com/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
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 Drug Recommendation System | 1.0 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |