CVE-2026-105178 SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System Symptom Creation add_symptom.php mysqli_real_escape_string sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the symptom creation module to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-105178?
CVE-2026-105178 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System, published on 5 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0. The impacted element is the function mysqli_real_escape_string of the file /Admin/add_symptom.php of the component Symptom Creation. Performing a manipulation of the argument txtname results in sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-105178?
How do I fix CVE-2026-105178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-105178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-105178 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-105178 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfw5-76vf-fmvr.