CVE-2026-3754: SourceCodester Sales and Inventory System · SQL Injection
Affects SourceCodester Sales and Inventory SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SourceCodesterSales and Inventory System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-3754, organizations should immediately implement input validation and sanitization for the 'cost' parameter in the /add_stock.php script. Employing parameterized queries or prepared statements is critical to prevent SQL injection attacks. If source code modification is possible, refactor the vulnerable code to use secure database access methods. In the absence of official patches, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block malicious SQL injection payloads targeting the 'cost' parameter. Restrict network access to the affected application by limiting exposure to trusted IP addresses and enforcing strong network segmentation. Monitor application logs and database queries for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on injection vulnerabilities. Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in future releases. If feasible, isolate the affected system and plan for an upgrade or replacement with a more secure inventory management solution. Maintain backups of critical data to enable recovery in case of data tampering or loss.
Description
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Sales and Inventory System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /add_stock.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument cost results in sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.