CVE-2026-14751 in stumasy
Summary
by MITRE • 07/05/2026
A weakness has been identified in mjperpinosa stumasy up to 327d1b0f2915ba79d7ef8ebb74553e987609d9be. The impacted element is the function Notes_controller::search_scratch_data of the file application/PHP/objects/notes/search_scratch_data.php. This manipulation of the argument field_name causes sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/05/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection weakness in the mjperpinosa stumasy application affecting the Notes_controller::search_scratch_data function within the search_scratch_data.php file. The flaw occurs when the field_name argument is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly into the database query execution flow. This presents a severe security risk as it enables unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations on the underlying database system. The vulnerability has been publicly exploited and is actively being used for attacks, making it particularly dangerous in production environments.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the Notes_controller::search_scratch_data function. When user-supplied data flows directly into sql query construction without proper escaping or parameterization, attackers can manipulate the field_name parameter to inject malicious sql payloads. This weakness aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities in software applications. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that malicious actors do not require physical access to the system and can potentially compromise the database from external networks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable complete database compromise through privilege escalation attacks. Attackers may leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive user information, modify critical application data, or even gain administrative access to the database management system. The rolling release model employed by this project compounds the security risk since version details are unavailable for affected or patched releases, making it difficult for users to determine if their installations are vulnerable. This lack of version information also prevents proper risk assessment and remediation planning.
Security mitigations should focus on immediate input validation and parameterized query implementation. The application code must be updated to use prepared statements with bound parameters instead of direct string concatenation for sql queries. All user inputs, particularly those used in database operations, require comprehensive sanitization and validation before processing. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and database privilege management can limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider network-level protections such as web application firewalls to detect and block malicious sql injection payloads. The vulnerability's public exploit availability necessitates urgent remediation efforts to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data within affected systems.
This vulnerability demonstrates the importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in preventing sql injection attacks. It highlights how modern development methodologies like rolling releases can create challenges for security management when version information is not properly tracked or communicated. The lack of response from the project maintainers after early notification indicates potential gaps in security communication processes that organizations should address in their own software development lifecycle practices. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a database access technique, specifically targeting credential access and data extraction phases of cyber attacks.