CVE-2026-116055 in Performance Indicator System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/25/2026
A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester Performance Indicator System 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /opils/admin/deleteproduct.php. The manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is now public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/25/2026
The SourceCodester Performance Indicator System version 1.0 contains a critical security flaw within its administrative interface, specifically located in the file /opils/admin/deleteproduct.php. This vulnerability manifests as an SQL injection weakness resulting from improper input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data. The specific parameter affected is the ID argument, which is intended to identify a product record for deletion but fails to enforce strict type checking or escape special characters before being incorporated into database queries. Because this functionality resides within the administrative section of the application, it typically requires authentication; however, if an attacker obtains valid credentials through phishing, credential stuffing, or other means, they can directly interact with this endpoint. The presence of a public exploit indicates that the vulnerability is well-understood and easily leveraged by malicious actors to compromise the underlying database infrastructure.
From a technical perspective, the root cause lies in the construction of dynamic SQL statements where the ID variable is concatenated directly into the query string without adequate protection mechanisms such as prepared statements or parameterized queries. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands that are executed with the privileges of the application's database user account. Depending on the configuration and backend technology, this could lead to unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion. In severe cases, if the database service runs with elevated system permissions, it may even allow for command execution on the host server through specific database features like xp_cmdshell in Microsoft SQL Server or LOAD_FILE functions in MySQL. This represents a classic instance of CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command allowing attackers to bypass authentication controls and access sensitive information stored within the performance indicator system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant, particularly for organizations relying on accurate inventory tracking and product management data managed by this system. Successful exploitation can lead to a complete compromise of the database integrity, resulting in loss of confidentiality for customer or business data, alteration of critical records such as pricing or stock levels, and potential denial of service through destructive queries. Furthermore, because SQL injection often serves as an initial foothold, attackers may use it to pivot into other parts of the network, escalate privileges, or exfiltrate sensitive intellectual property. The fact that exploits are publicly available lowers the barrier to entry for less skilled threat actors, increasing the likelihood of automated attacks targeting systems running this specific version without prior reconnaissance.
To mitigate this risk, immediate remediation is required by updating the source code in /opils/admin/deleteproduct.php to utilize parameterized queries or stored procedures instead of string concatenation when interacting with the database. Input validation should also be implemented to ensure that the ID argument strictly matches expected integer formats before processing. Additionally, organizations should enforce strong access controls and multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts to reduce the attack surface. If immediate patching is not feasible, deploying a Web Application Firewall can provide temporary protection by filtering malicious SQL patterns in incoming requests. Regular security audits and code reviews are recommended to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced into other parts of the application. This vulnerability aligns with MITRE ATT&CK technique T1059 Command Line Interface as attackers may leverage injected commands to execute further actions on the compromised system, emphasizing the need for robust defense-in-depth strategies.