CVE-2026-4569 SourceCodester Sales and Inventory System HTTP POST Request view_category.php sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published 23 Mar 2026 Updated 23 Mar 2026

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the searchtxt parameter of view_category.php to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-4569?

CVE-2026-4569 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Sales and Inventory System, published on 23 Mar 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was determined in SourceCodester Sales and Inventory System 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /view_category.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. This manipulation of the argument searchtxt causes sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-4569?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ahsanriaz26gmailcom Sales and Inventory System.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4569?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-4569 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-2026-4569 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-4569 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ch6q-jx4x-vgh2.