CVE-2026-86290 SourceCodester Online Voting System ajax.php save_category sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the save_category 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-2026-86290?
CVE-2026-86290 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Voting System, published on 7 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Online Voting System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /voting/ajax.php?action=save_category. This manipulation of the argument Category causes sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86290?
How do I fix CVE-2026-86290?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86290 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-2026-86290 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-86290 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c38j-7h5f-xrr4.