CVE-2026-78248: SQL Injection in SourceCodester Simple Online Food Ordering System
Description
CVE-2026-78248 is a SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Online Food Ordering System version 1.0. It affects an unknown function in the file /fos/admin/ajax.php when handling the 'Name' argument. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries. The exploit has been publicly disclosed but there are no known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
SourceCodester
Simple Online Food Ordering System
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in SourceCodester Simple Online Food Ordering System 1.0 within the /fos/admin/ajax.php file, specifically in an unknown function triggered by the 'save_settings' action. Manipulating the 'Name' parameter leads to SQL injection, enabling remote attackers to interfere with the application's database queries. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but no active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. However, the CVSS vector indicates low to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, consistent with a medium severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. 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 and validate or sanitize inputs to the 'Name' parameter to mitigate injection risks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T05:49:36.012Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8c45b3acd9273b49946351
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 13:22:59 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 21:47:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 18:48:25 UTC
Views: 50
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