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CVE-2026-108968 SourceCodester CVE debrief
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in SourceCodester Performance Indicator System 1.0, specifically in the sales_history.php file. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of the ID argument, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code. The exploit has been made publicly available, increasing the risk of attacks. Defenders should assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations to prevent SQL injection attacks. The affected product or component is SourceCodester Performance Indicator System 1.0, and the vulnerability class is SQL injection. The likely operational impact is data breaches or system compromise. The source-confidence limits are based on the CVE record
- Vendor
- SourceCodester
- Product
- Performance Indicator System
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-13
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-13
Who should care
Defenders responsible for SourceCodester Performance Indicator System 1.0 instances should assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations to prevent SQL injection attacks. Affected operators, platforms, vulnerability-management, and security teams should review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. They should also plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control
Why it matters
A SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Performance Indicator System 1.0 requires defenders to assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations to prevent remote attacks.
- Remote attackers may inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise.
- Defenders need to verify the affected versions and apply patches or mitigations to prevent exploitation.
- The exploit has been made publicly available, increasing the risk of attacks.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the sales_history.php file of SourceCodester Performance Indicator System 1.0. The ID argument is not properly sanitized, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code. The CVSS score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity vulnerability. The affected product context is SourceCodester Performance Indicator System 1.0, and the defensive impact is that defenders need to assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations to prevent SQL injection attacks. The source-grounded technical framing is based on the CVE record and source item.
Defensive priority
Medium priority for defenders to assess exposure and apply patches or mitigations
Recommended defensive actions
- Assess exposure of Performance Indicator System 1.0 instances
- Apply patches or mitigations to prevent SQL injection attacks
- Monitor for suspicious activity on affected systems
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but limited information is available on affected versions, exploitation, or remediation. Further verification is required from official sources.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-108968 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-108968
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-108968 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-108968
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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SourceCodester Performance Indicator System sales_history.php sql injection
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/108xxx/CVE-2026-108968.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/416786
Supplemental source - vdb-entry, technical-description
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/416786/cti
Supplemental source - signature, permissions-required
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-108968
Supplemental source - third-party-advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/submit/999146
Supplemental source - third-party-advisory
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/hubdk01/cve/issues/10
Supplemental source - exploit, issue-tracking
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.sourcecodester.com/
Supplemental source - product
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.