CVE-2026-14690: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System
SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System version 1.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in the save_users function within classes/Users.php. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate authorization controls. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.9. Exploit code is publicly available, but no known active exploitation has been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14690 identifies an improper authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System 1.0, specifically in the save_users function of classes/Users.php. This weakness allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially enabling unauthorized actions related to user management. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring privileges or user interaction. Although exploit code is publicly accessible, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to bypass authorization mechanisms in the user management functionality, which could lead to unauthorized modifications of user data or privileges. This may compromise the integrity of the system's user management processes. The CVSS score of 6.9 indicates a medium severity impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the affected functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to user management. Avoid deploying the affected version in untrusted environments.
CVE-2026-14690: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System
Description
SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System version 1.0 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in the save_users function within classes/Users.php. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate authorization controls. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.9. Exploit code is publicly available, but no known active exploitation has been reported. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14690 identifies an improper authorization vulnerability in SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System 1.0, specifically in the save_users function of classes/Users.php. This weakness allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially enabling unauthorized actions related to user management. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring privileges or user interaction. Although exploit code is publicly accessible, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to bypass authorization mechanisms in the user management functionality, which could lead to unauthorized modifications of user data or privileges. This may compromise the integrity of the system's user management processes. The CVSS score of 6.9 indicates a medium severity impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting access to the affected functionality and monitor for suspicious activity related to user management. Avoid deploying the affected version in untrusted environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-04T04:58:52.574Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a49b8d527e9c79719b72a80
Added to database: 07/05/2026, 01:52:21 UTC
Last enriched: 07/05/2026, 02:07:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/05/2026, 02:51:02 UTC
Views: 6
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