Description

A vulnerability has been found in itsourcecode Sales and Inventory System 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /pages/inv_edit1.php. The manipulation of the argument ID leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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{
  "score": "6.3",
  "pubDate": "2026-09-13T23:16:28.173Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-09-13T23:16:28.173Z",
  "executiveSummary": "A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the itsourcecode Sales and Inventory System version 1.0. The vulnerability resides within the /pages/inv_edit1.php file, specifically involving the improper sanitization of the 'ID' input parameter.\nThis security flaw allows an unauthenticated or authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database. By manipulating the 'ID' argument, an attacker can bypass security controls to read, modify, or delete sensitive data stored within the application's database.\nThe risk implication is high, as successful exploitation facilitates unauthorized data access, potential privilege escalation, or complete database compromise. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed, increasing the likelihood of exploitation by malicious actors targeting the application. No specific authentication requirements were specified, suggesting the interface may be reachable by remote adversaries, potentially leading to full compromise of the inventory management system.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability is categorized as a classic SQL Injection (SQLi) flaw resulting from the application's failure to adequately neutralize user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. Specifically, the /pages/inv_edit1.php file performs a database operation using the 'ID' parameter without implementing parameterized queries or robust input validation mechanisms.\nThe root cause is the lack of prepared statements or parameter binding when the 'ID' variable is processed. When the application receives a request, it directly concatenates the user-provided 'ID' value into the SQL query string. An attacker can manipulate this parameter by injecting malicious SQL syntax (e.g., using UNION-based, error-based, or boolean-based injection techniques) to alter the intended logic of the database query.\nThe attack flow proceeds as follows: An adversary sends a crafted HTTP GET or POST request to the /pages/inv_edit1.php endpoint. The 'ID' argument is injected with malicious SQL fragments, such as '1 OR 1=1' or more complex payloads designed to exfiltrate database contents, such as table names, column structures, or user credentials. Because the application processes this input without sanitization, the injected SQL code is executed with the privileges of the database user configured for the application.\nThis vulnerability exposes the system to several post-exploitation impacts. By leveraging the SQL injection, an attacker can extract sensitive inventory data, sales records, or system configuration information. In scenarios where the database user has elevated privileges, the attacker may be able to read local files, execute operating system commands (if database configurations permit, such as xp_cmdshell in MSSQL), or gain administrative access to the web application itself.\nGiven that the exploit is publicly disclosed, the attack surface is significantly expanded. Automated vulnerability scanners and manual exploit scripts are likely already capable of identifying and weaponizing this specific parameter. The vulnerability is present in version 1.0 of the itsourcecode Sales and Inventory System, representing a fundamental flaw in the data handling logic of the edit functionality within the inventory module."
}