CVE-2026-76997 SourceCodester Simple Online Food Ordering System ajax.php save_category sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the admin category save function 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-2026-76997?
CVE-2026-76997 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Online Food Ordering System, published on 20 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Simple Online Food Ordering System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=save_category. This manipulation of the argument ID causes sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76997?
How do I fix CVE-2026-76997?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-76997 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-2026-76997 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-76997 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vgmr-72x2-r7hc.