CVE-2026-86159 SourceCodester Online Voting System ajax.php save_user sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the save_user function to read or modify database contents in the Online Voting System.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-86159?
CVE-2026-86159 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Voting System, published on 6 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Online Voting System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /ajax.php?action=save_user. This manipulation of the argument ID causes sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86159?
How do I fix CVE-2026-86159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86159 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-2026-86159 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-86159 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7hgj-8jr5-jhp5.