A vulnerability was determined in SourceCodester Online Voting System 1.0. (CVE-2026-86162)
Description
SourceCodester Online Voting System 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the /ajax.php?action=login endpoint. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the Username argument, allowing remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries. This flaw has been publicly disclosed but no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86162 is a SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Voting System 1.0 affecting the /ajax.php?action=login file. An attacker can remotely exploit this by manipulating the Username parameter, leading to unauthorized SQL query execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 and has been publicly disclosed. No patch or remediation information is currently available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, modification of data, and potential denial of service due to the SQL injection flaw. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Username parameter in the login action.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected endpoint where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to login attempts. Avoid using the affected version in production environments if possible.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-5rhw-6rxg-24j3
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-86162"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9d7633acd9273b49d80589
Added to database: 09/06/2026, 14:18:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 09:37:55 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:26 UTC
Views: 98
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