SQL injection in SourceCodester Performance Indicator System profile save
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- SQL injection
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-89.
Summary
SourceCodester Performance Indicator System 1.0 contains an SQL injection flaw in the file /opils/staff/save_profile.php. Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command lets the Contact argument alter database queries. A remote attacker with no privileges or user interaction can read or modify data, and a public exploit has been released.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Description from the CNA
A security flaw has been discovered in SourceCodester Performance Indicator System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /opils/staff/save_profile.php. The manipulation of the argument Contact results in sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SourceCodester | Performance Indicator System | 1.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Performance Indicator System VendorSourceCodester Affected 1.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE names CNA · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:performance_indicator_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | — | — | SourceCodester |
- cpe:2.3:a:sourcecodester:performance_indicator_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions — — ·SourceCodester
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for SourceCodester Performance Indicator System.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Timeline
- 2026-10-25 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-116062
- 2026-10-26 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
- 2026-10-27 Alias added: GHSA-w9gc-29p2-vj3j
- 2026-10-29 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-29 Priority changed: LOW → HIGH
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Sources
- CVE-2026-116062 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-116062 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-w9gc-29p2-vj3j · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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