CVE-2026-7225 in Pizzafy Ecommerce System
Summary
by MITRE • 04/28/2026
A weakness has been identified in SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0. This vulnerability affects the function delete_menu of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=delete_menu. Executing a manipulation of the argument ID can lead to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/22/2026
The vulnerability in SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0 represents a critical sql injection flaw that resides within the administrative interface of this web application. This weakness specifically manifests in the delete_menu function located in the /admin/ajax.php file where the system processes the action=delete_menu parameter. The vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or validate user input, particularly the ID argument that is passed to the delete_menu function. This oversight creates an exploitable condition where malicious actors can manipulate the ID parameter to inject arbitrary sql commands into the database query execution flow.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql fragments into application queries. The flaw operates at the application layer where user-supplied data directly influences sql command execution without adequate input validation or parameterized query usage. Attackers can remotely exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that manipulate the ID argument to execute unauthorized database operations such as data extraction, modification, or deletion. The public availability of exploit code significantly increases the risk profile as it lowers the barrier to successful exploitation for threat actors who may not possess advanced technical skills.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise as it provides attackers with potential access to sensitive administrative functions within the ecommerce system. Successful exploitation could enable unauthorized users to delete menu items, modify product information, access customer data, or even escalate privileges within the application. The remote exploit capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or network, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in publicly accessible environments. The vulnerability also falls under ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes exploitation of remote services, and T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol usage for command execution.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly in the administrative ajax.php file. The system should enforce strict type checking on all input parameters and utilize prepared statements to prevent sql injection attacks. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and authentication mechanisms within the admin interface would reduce the attack surface. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application. The vendor should release a patch that sanitizes all user inputs and implements proper sql query parameterization. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect unusual database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Security headers and web application firewalls should also be configured to provide additional protection layers against sql injection attacks and other common web vulnerabilities.