CVE-2026-76996 in Simple Online Food Ordering System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/20/2026
A security flaw has been discovered in SourceCodester Simple Online Food Ordering System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /fos/admin/view_order.php. The manipulation of the argument ID results in sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/20/2026
The SourceCodester Simple Online Food Ordering System version 1.0 contains a critical SQL Injection vulnerability located within the admin interface, specifically affecting the view_order.php file at the path /fos/admin/view_order.php. This flaw arises from an insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input associated with the ID argument passed to this script. In web applications that manage order data, such as food ordering systems, it is standard practice for administrative panels to retrieve specific transaction details based on a unique identifier provided by the administrator or system logic. However, in this implementation, the application fails to properly validate, filter, or parameterize the ID variable before incorporating it into an underlying SQL query structure. This lack of input validation allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code directly into the database engine through the manipulated argument.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which defines Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, commonly known as SQL Injection. By manipulating the ID parameter, a remote attacker can alter the intended logic of the backend database queries. This capability enables several severe operational impacts beyond simple data retrieval. An attacker could potentially extract sensitive information from other tables within the same database schema, such as user credentials, personal identifiable information of customers, or payment details. Furthermore, depending on the configuration and privileges of the database account used by the web application, this vulnerability may allow for unauthorized modification of existing records, deletion of critical order data, or even execution of administrative commands on the underlying operating system if specific database features are enabled.
From a tactical perspective, this vulnerability maps to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1059, specifically Command and Scripting Interpreter sub-techniques related to SQL Injection, as well as T1190, which covers Exploitation of Public Applications in the Initial Access or Discovery phases. The fact that an exploit has been released publicly significantly lowers the barrier for entry, allowing less skilled threat actors to leverage automated tools against vulnerable instances. Since the affected component resides within the admin section (/fos/admin/), successful exploitation could lead directly to a compromise of administrative privileges if authentication mechanisms are bypassed via SQL injection or if valid credentials are harvested from the database through this vector. The remote nature of the attack means that no physical access or local network proximity is required, making it particularly dangerous for systems exposed to the internet without adequate web application firewall protections.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term security posture improvements. The primary fix involves implementing strict input validation and using parameterized queries or prepared statements when interacting with the database. Developers should ensure that all dynamic values, especially those derived from URL parameters like ID, are treated as data rather than executable code. Additionally, employing least privilege principles for the database user account associated with the web application can limit the damage caused by a successful injection attempt. For organizations currently running this version of SourceCodester Simple Online Food Ordering System, it is strongly recommended to apply any available patches from the vendor or upgrade to a more secure alternative if updates are not provided. In the interim, deploying a Web Application Firewall with rules specifically tuned for SQL Injection patterns can provide a layer of defense against exploitation attempts while permanent fixes are implemented.