CVE-2026-14796 in Apartment Visitor Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/06/2026
A vulnerability was found in CodeAstro Apartment Visitor Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /apartment-visitor/report.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument fromdate results in sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/06/2026
The CodeAstro Apartment Visitor Management System version 1.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability that affects the report.php file within the application's codebase. This vulnerability resides in the handling of the fromdate parameter, which is processed without adequate input validation or sanitization mechanisms. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through the fromdate argument, potentially compromising the underlying database infrastructure and exposing sensitive visitor information.
This vulnerability represents a classic SQL injection attack vector where improper parameter handling creates an entry point for malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The issue is classified as CWE-89 in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws that occur when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL statements without proper escaping or parameterization. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can leverage this weakness from external networks without requiring physical access to the system, significantly expanding the potential attack surface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it could enable full database compromise including unauthorized data modification, deletion of visitor records, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. Attackers could exploit this flaw to extract sensitive information about apartment visitors, their personal details, access logs, and potentially system credentials stored in the database. The public availability of exploitation tools further amplifies the risk, as it removes the requirement for advanced technical knowledge to execute successful attacks against vulnerable installations.
Security mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The recommended approach involves replacing direct string concatenation with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from data values. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input sanitization measures can provide defense-in-depth protection. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the system, while keeping the application updated with the latest security patches and following secure coding practices as outlined in industry standards such as OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.