CVE-2026-37342: Vehicle Parking Management System SQLi

CVE-2026-37342 Overview

SourceCodester Vehicle Parking Area Management System v1.0 contains a SQL Injection vulnerability in the file /parking/view_parked_details.php. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries through user-supplied input, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the underlying database.

Critical Impact

Successful exploitation of this SQL Injection vulnerability could allow attackers to extract sensitive parking records, user credentials, and administrative data from the database, as well as potentially modify or delete critical system information.

Affected Products

• SourceCodester Vehicle Parking Area Management System v1.0
• /parking/view_parked_details.php endpoint

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-04-16 - CVE CVE-2026-37342 published to NVD
• 2026-04-16 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-37342

Vulnerability Analysis

This SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the /parking/view_parked_details.php file of the Vehicle Parking Area Management System. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries, allowing attackers to manipulate database operations. SQL Injection vulnerabilities in parking management systems are particularly concerning as they may expose vehicle owner information, parking records, payment data, and administrative credentials.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input validation and the lack of parameterized queries (prepared statements) in the view_parked_details.php file. When user input is directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or escaping, attackers can inject arbitrary SQL commands that the database will execute with the application's privileges.

Attack Vector

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious input containing SQL syntax and submitting it to the vulnerable endpoint. The injected SQL payload would be executed by the database server, potentially allowing the attacker to:

• Retrieve unauthorized data from the database (data exfiltration)
• Bypass authentication mechanisms
• Modify or delete database records
• In some configurations, execute system commands on the database server

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely through the web interface without requiring authentication, making it accessible to any attacker who can reach the application.

For detailed technical information about the vulnerability, refer to the GitHub CVE Report.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-37342

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or malformed HTTP requests to /parking/view_parked_details.php containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes ('), double dashes (--), or UNION SELECT statements
• Database error messages appearing in web application logs indicating SQL syntax errors
• Unexpected database queries in database audit logs, particularly those accessing multiple tables or using UNION operations
• Evidence of data exfiltration or unauthorized database access in application logs

Detection Strategies

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common SQL Injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint
• Enable detailed logging on the /parking/view_parked_details.php endpoint and monitor for suspicious parameter values
• Configure database audit logging to track unusual query patterns, especially queries that deviate from normal application behavior
• Deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for SQL Injection attack patterns

Monitoring Recommendations

• Monitor web server access logs for requests to view_parked_details.php containing encoded SQL characters or abnormally long parameter values
• Set up alerts for database errors that may indicate attempted SQL Injection attacks
• Review database query logs regularly for unauthorized SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE operations
• Track failed login attempts and authentication anomalies that may indicate credential theft via SQL Injection

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-37342

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict network access to the Vehicle Parking Area Management System to trusted IP addresses only until a patch is available
• Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL Injection protection rules in front of the application
• Review and audit all database accounts used by the application, ensuring they have minimal required privileges
• If possible, temporarily disable or restrict access to the /parking/view_parked_details.php endpoint
• Back up the database and monitor for signs of data tampering or unauthorized access

Patch Information

No official vendor patch information is currently available. Organizations using SourceCodester Vehicle Parking Area Management System v1.0 should monitor the GitHub CVE Report for updates and consider implementing the workarounds below until a fix is released.

Workarounds

• Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured to block SQL Injection attempts on the vulnerable endpoint
• Implement input validation at the application level to reject requests containing suspicious SQL characters
• Use database stored procedures with parameterized inputs instead of dynamic SQL queries
• Apply the principle of least privilege to database user accounts, limiting their ability to access sensitive tables or perform administrative operations
• Consider using a virtual patching solution to protect the vulnerable endpoint

# Example WAF rule configuration (ModSecurity)
# Block SQL Injection attempts on vulnerable endpoint
SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains /parking/view_parked_details.php" \
  "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'SQL Injection attempt blocked',\
  chain"
SecRule ARGS "@detectSQLi" "t:none,t:urlDecodeUni"