VulnerabilityPublished 22 Mar 2026Updated 23 Mar 2026

CVE-2026-4532: code-projects Simple Food Ordering System · Files or Directories Accessible

Affects code-projects Simple Food Ordering SystemSource CVE Database V5

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Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

6.9Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Base metrics

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low
Vulnerable system integrity: None
Vulnerable system availability: None
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Threat metrics

Exploit Maturity: POC

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files of the vulnerable system to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Exploit Maturity: POC: Based on threat intelligence sources each of the following must apply: · Proof-of-concept is publicly available · No knowledge of reported attempts to exploit this vulnerability · No knowledge of publicly available solutions used to simplify attempts to exploit the vulnerability

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 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.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponized: A Metasploit exploit module or Exploit-DB entry exists (Metasploit scanner modules do not count), or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
code-projectsSimple Food Ordering System	Affected =1.0	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Immediately review and modify the configuration settings of the Simple Food Ordering System to restrict access to the /food/sql/food.sql file and related directories, ensuring they are not publicly accessible.
If available, apply official patches or updates from the vendor that address this vulnerability.
Implement network-level access controls such as firewalls or reverse proxies to limit external access to the vulnerable component, restricting it to trusted internal networks only.
Conduct a thorough audit of all backup and database files to ensure no sensitive data is exposed inadvertently.
Employ web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block attempts to access sensitive files or directories.
Monitor logs for unusual access patterns targeting the /food/sql/food.sql path or similar resources.
Educate system administrators about the risks of improper file permissions and the importance of secure configuration management.
Consider isolating the database backup functionality or moving backup files to secure storage locations inaccessible via the web server.
Regularly review and update security policies to include checks for file and directory access vulnerabilities in web applications.

Description

CVE-2026-4532 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting code-projects Simple Food Ordering System version 1.0. It allows remote attackers to access files or directories via the /food/sql/food.sql file in the Database Backup Handler component. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Although the exploit has been publicly disclosed, no known active exploitation in the wild has been reported. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data stored in accessible files or directories. Organizations using this software should review and change configuration settings to mitigate risk. Due to the limited scope of the affected product and version, the impact is relatively contained but still significant for affected deployments. The CVSS 4.

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2026-4532 is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information due to improper file or directory access. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could retrieve database backup files or other sensitive data stored within the affected directories, potentially leading to data breaches involving customer information, order details, or internal configurations. This could result in reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and loss of customer trust for organizations using the affected software. Since the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability directly, it is less likely to cause service disruption or data manipulation. However, the exposure of backup files can facilitate further attacks, such as credential theft or system compromise. The ease of remote exploitation without authentication increases the risk, especially for internet-facing deployments. Organizations relying on the Simple Food Ordering System version 1.0 should consider the risk significant enough to warrant immediate remediation to prevent potential data leakage.

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