CVE-2026-114378 in Online Cake Ordering System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2026
A vulnerability was detected in itsourcecode Online Cake Ordering System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /deleteproduct.php. The manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/21/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within itsourcecode Online Cake Ordering System version 1.0, specifically affecting the delete product functionality implemented in the file /deleteproduct.php. This software component serves as a critical administrative interface for managing inventory items within an e-commerce environment dedicated to cake sales. The core technical flaw is classified as SQL Injection, which stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of the ID argument passed by the client application. When this parameter is transmitted to the backend database engine without proper escaping or the use of prepared statements, it allows attackers to inject arbitrary Structured Query Language commands directly into the query execution context. This type of flaw represents a fundamental failure in secure coding practices where user-supplied data is treated as executable code rather than inert data strings.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses severe risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying database system. Because the manipulation occurs within a delete operation, successful exploitation could lead directly to unauthorized deletion of product records, causing significant business disruption and loss of inventory data integrity. Furthermore, SQL injection vulnerabilities are rarely limited to their immediate function; they often serve as an entry point for more sophisticated attacks such as extracting sensitive customer information including credit card details or personal identifiable information stored in other tables within the same database schema. The ability to launch this attack remotely means that any internet-facing instance of this system is immediately vulnerable without requiring prior authentication, although some implementations may require valid session cookies depending on specific server configurations not detailed in the initial report.
The public availability of exploit code significantly elevates the risk profile associated with this vulnerability. Automated scanning tools and malicious actors frequently utilize publicly available exploits to identify and compromise unpatched systems at scale. This situation aligns closely with Common Weakness Enumeration identifier CWE-89, which describes Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, commonly known as SQL Injection. Additionally, the attack vector corresponds to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1059, specifically sub-techniques related to command scripting or database commands, allowing adversaries to interact with backend systems directly through injected payloads rather than legitimate application interfaces.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate remediation of the source code and implementation of defense-in-depth measures. The primary fix involves refactoring /deleteproduct.php to utilize parameterized queries or prepared statements provided by modern database interaction libraries such as PDO in PHP, which ensures that user input is strictly treated as data rather than executable SQL syntax. Input validation should also be implemented to restrict the ID field to expected integer formats only, rejecting any non-numeric characters immediately at the application layer. Beyond code changes, organizations deploying this system should implement Web Application Firewalls configured with rulesets capable of detecting and blocking common SQL injection patterns in HTTP requests. Regular security audits and static analysis tools integrated into the development lifecycle are essential to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced in future updates or related modules within the ordering system.