CVE-2026-86161 SourceCodester Online Voting System ajax.php delete_category sql injection
Attackers can perform SQL injection via the ID parameter in ajax.php 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-2026-86161?
CVE-2026-86161 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 vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Voting System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /ajax.php?action=delete_category. Performing a manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86161?
How do I fix CVE-2026-86161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86161 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-2026-86161 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-86161 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-45vp-4854-43r7.