CVE-2026-4573 SourceCodester Simple E-learning System HTTP GET Parameter delete_post.php sql injection
Attackers can exploit SQL injection in the delete_post.php handler to read or modify database contents in the Simple E-learning System.
- 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-2026-4573?
CVE-2026-4573 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple E-learning 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 security vulnerability has been detected in SourceCodester Simple E-learning System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /includes/form_handlers/delete_post.php of the component HTTP GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument post_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-4573?
How do I fix CVE-2026-4573?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-4573 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-2026-4573 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-4573 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcm9-77g7-g8p2.