CVE-2026-14689 in Apartment Visitor Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/05/2026
A security flaw has been discovered in CodeAstro Apartment Visitor Management System 1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /apartment-visitor/add-apartment.php. The manipulation of the argument apartmentno results in sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/05/2026
The CodeAstro Apartment Visitor Management System version 1.0 contains a critical sql injection vulnerability that compromises the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data within residential management environments. This vulnerability exists in the add-apartment.php file where user-supplied input is improperly handled, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database operations. The specific parameter apartmentno serves as the attack vector, allowing remote exploitation without requiring authentication or physical access to the system infrastructure.
This vulnerability represents a classic sql injection flaw that aligns with common weakness enumerations such as CWE-89 and CWE-327, where insufficient input validation permits attackers to inject malicious sql commands into database queries. The attack surface extends beyond simple data theft to include potential complete system compromise through privilege escalation, data manipulation, and unauthorized access to visitor records, apartment information, and potentially user credentials stored within the same database schema. The remote exploitability means that adversaries can target this vulnerability from any location with internet connectivity, significantly expanding the attack surface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond immediate data compromise to include potential business disruption and regulatory compliance violations. Residential management systems typically contain sensitive personal information including visitor details, resident data, and access control information that could be leveraged for identity theft, unauthorized access to premises, or social engineering attacks. The public availability of exploitation tools further amplifies the risk as it enables automated attacks against vulnerable installations without requiring advanced technical skills.
Organizations utilizing this system should immediately implement multiple layers of defense including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to mitigate the immediate threat. Database access controls should be reviewed to ensure least privilege principles are enforced, while regular security assessments should identify similar vulnerabilities in other components. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input sanitization as outlined in owasp top ten and mitre attack framework categories focusing on injection flaws and credential exposure. System administrators must also establish monitoring procedures to detect potential exploitation attempts and maintain current threat intelligence regarding publicly available exploits targeting this specific software version.