CVE-2026-37344: Vehicle Parking Area Management SQLi

CVE-2026-37344 Overview

SourceCodester Vehicle Parking Area Management System v1.0 contains a SQL Injection vulnerability in the file /parking/manage_location.php. This web application vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through user-controllable input, potentially leading to unauthorized database access, data manipulation, or complete system compromise.

Critical Impact

SQL Injection in a parking management system may expose sensitive vehicle owner data, parking records, payment information, and enable unauthorized administrative access to the system.

Affected Products

• SourceCodester Vehicle Parking Area Management System v1.0

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-04-16 - CVE CVE-2026-37344 published to NVD
• 2026-04-16 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-37344

Vulnerability Analysis

This SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the /parking/manage_location.php file of the Vehicle Parking Area Management System. SQL Injection occurs when user-supplied input is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization, allowing attackers to modify query logic and execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database.

The Vehicle Parking Area Management System, being developed by SourceCodester, is typically used for managing parking lot operations including vehicle entry/exit, location management, and potentially payment processing. Compromise of such a system could expose customer personal information, vehicle details, and transaction records.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is improper input validation and lack of parameterized queries in the manage_location.php file. User-supplied input is directly concatenated into SQL statements without sanitization, escaping, or the use of prepared statements. This allows specially crafted input containing SQL syntax to alter the intended query behavior.

Attack Vector

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by submitting malicious input to the vulnerable manage_location.php endpoint. The attack can be conducted remotely through HTTP requests to the web application. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to:

• Extract sensitive data from the database (e.g., user credentials, vehicle information, payment records)
• Modify or delete database records
• Bypass authentication mechanisms
• Potentially escalate to remote code execution depending on database configuration and privileges

For detailed technical information and proof-of-concept details, refer to the GitHub PoC Repository.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-37344

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual SQL syntax patterns in web application logs targeting /parking/manage_location.php
• Database error messages appearing in application responses
• Unexpected database queries or data extraction activities
• Authentication bypasses or unauthorized administrative access

Detection Strategies

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection patterns in requests to the parking management application
• Monitor application logs for requests containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, INSERT, DROP, etc.) in parameter values
• Deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for common SQL injection attack patterns
• Review database logs for anomalous query patterns or privilege escalation attempts

Monitoring Recommendations

• Enable verbose logging on the web server and database to capture request details and query execution
• Set up alerts for failed authentication attempts and unusual data access patterns
• Monitor for changes to critical database tables or user privilege modifications
• Implement real-time log analysis for suspicious activity on the /parking/manage_location.php endpoint

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-37344

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict access to the vulnerable /parking/manage_location.php endpoint until a patch is applied
• Implement input validation and sanitization at the application layer
• Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules
• Review and audit database user privileges to implement least privilege access
• Consider taking the application offline if it handles sensitive data and cannot be adequately protected

Patch Information

No official vendor patch information is currently available. Organizations using SourceCodester Vehicle Parking Area Management System v1.0 should monitor vendor communications for security updates. Given that this is an open-source project from SourceCodester, users may need to implement their own fixes or seek community patches.

For additional technical details, refer to the GitHub PoC Repository.

Workarounds

• Use prepared statements and parameterized queries in the manage_location.php file to prevent SQL injection
• Implement server-side input validation to reject input containing SQL metacharacters
• Deploy a reverse proxy or WAF to filter malicious requests before they reach the application
• Restrict database user permissions to minimum required privileges for application functionality
• Isolate the database server from direct internet access

# Example: Restrict access to vulnerable endpoint via Apache .htaccess
<Files "manage_location.php">
    Order Deny,Allow
    Deny from all
    Allow from 192.168.1.0/24
</Files>