CVE-2026-14690: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System
A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System 1.0. This affects the function save_users of the file classes/Users.php. This manipulation causes improper authorization. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
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 permits remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially allowing unauthorized actions related to user data management. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring privileges or user interaction. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized operations via the save_users function, potentially compromising user data or system integrity. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 reflects a medium severity impact with low vector complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. However, the exact impact depends on how the save_users function is used within the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider implementing additional access controls or monitoring around the affected functionality to limit exposure. Avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoint to untrusted networks if possible.
CVE-2026-14690: Improper Authorization in SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System
Description
A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Multi-Vendor Online Grocery Management System 1.0. This affects the function save_users of the file classes/Users.php. This manipulation causes improper authorization. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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 permits remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially allowing unauthorized actions related to user data management. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring privileges or user interaction. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized operations via the save_users function, potentially compromising user data or system integrity. The CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9 reflects a medium severity impact with low vector complexity and no required privileges or user interaction. However, the exact impact depends on how the save_users function is used within the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider implementing additional access controls or monitoring around the affected functionality to limit exposure. Avoid exposing the vulnerable endpoint to untrusted networks if possible.
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: 07/12/2026, 08:52:19 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 22:49:25 UTC
Views: 128
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