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CVE-2026-9447 SourceCodester CVE debrief

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in SourceCodester Simple POS and Inventory System 1.0, specifically within the /user/search.php file. The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization of the 'Name' parameter, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network accessibility with low attack complexity, no required privileges or user interaction, and low impacts across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of active exploitation. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component) and CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in an SQL Command).

Vendor
SourceCodester
Product
Simple POS and Inventory System
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-25
Original CVE updated
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-05-25
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

Who should care

Organizations operating SourceCodester Simple POS and Inventory System 1.0, particularly small-to-medium retail businesses using this PHP-based point-of-sale solution. Security teams responsible for web application security and database integrity should prioritize assessment.

Technical summary

The vulnerability resides in the /user/search.php endpoint of SourceCodester Simple POS and Inventory System 1.0. The 'Name' parameter accepts user input without adequate sanitization, enabling SQL injection attacks. Remote exploitation is possible without authentication. The CVSS 4.0 score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) reflects the low impact ratings across CIA triad components. Public exploit availability elevates practical risk despite the medium severity classification.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and sanitize all user-supplied input to the 'Name' parameter in /user/search.php using parameterized queries or prepared statements
  • Implement input validation and output encoding for all database query parameters
  • Apply principle of least privilege to database accounts used by the application
  • Monitor web application logs for suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting /user/search.php
  • Consider web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts
  • Verify vendor patch availability through SourceCodester and apply updates when released
  • Conduct code review of similar search functionality across the application for related vulnerabilities

Evidence notes

Vulnerability disclosed via VulDB with public exploit availability confirmed. NVD status is 'Deferred', indicating pending analysis. Vendor attribution to SourceCodester based on reference domain evidence with low confidence, requiring review.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-9447 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-9447

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-9447 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9447

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.