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SQL injection in SourceCodester Performance Indicator System profile save

Priority HIGH 70CWE-74Published · Updated

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

Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00269 19th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

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

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
SourceCodesterPerformance Indicator System1.0—No fix listedCNA
  • Performance Indicator System VendorSourceCodester Affected 1.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 1

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
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

  1. 2026-10-25 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-116062
  2. 2026-10-26 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  3. 2026-10-27 Alias added: GHSA-w9gc-29p2-vj3j
  4. 2026-10-29 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  5. 2026-10-29 Priority changed: LOW → HIGH

References

  • TI-2024-03188 SourceCodester Online Courseware deactivateteach.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-03160 SourceCodester Computer Laboratory Management System config.php redirect CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-03131 SourceCodester Airline Ticket Reservation System activate_jet_details_form_handler.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-01794 SourceCodester Web-Based Student Clearance System login.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-05341 SourceCodester Simple Real Estate Portal System view_estate.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-04857 SourceCodester Engineers Online Portal remove_inbox_message.php sql injection CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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