CVE-2026-7188: Armiya Access Control System SQL Injection

CVE-2026-7188 Overview

CVE-2026-7188 is an SQL injection vulnerability in Armiya Information Technologies Ltd. Co. Access Control System. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands [CWE-89]. Unauthenticated attackers can send crafted input over the network to manipulate backend database queries.

The vulnerability affects all releases prior to Versiyon 2. Exploitation requires no authentication, no user interaction, and low attack complexity. Successful exploitation compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

The issue was documented in Turkish national cybersecurity advisory TR-26-1061.

Critical Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary SQL statements against the Access Control System database, enabling data theft, credential compromise, and full manipulation of physical access records.

Affected Products

Armiya Information Technologies Ltd. Co. Access Control System (all versions before Versiyon 2)

Discovery Timeline

2026-09-10 - CVE-2026-7188 published to NVD
2026-09-10 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-7188

Vulnerability Analysis

The Access Control System fails to properly neutralize special characters passed to SQL query construction routines. Attacker-supplied input is concatenated directly into SQL statements without parameterization or safe escaping. This allows an attacker to alter query structure and inject arbitrary SQL clauses.

Because the product governs physical access control, database manipulation extends beyond data theft. An attacker can read cardholder records, modify access permissions, delete audit trails, or authenticate as privileged users by altering credential tables.

Root Cause

The root cause is a failure to use parameterized queries or prepared statements when handling untrusted input. This class of defect is tracked as CWE-89. Input reaches the database layer through request parameters that are interpolated directly into SQL strings.

Attack Vector

Exploitation occurs over the network against exposed Access Control System endpoints. No credentials are required. An attacker crafts HTTP requests containing SQL metacharacters and payloads targeting vulnerable parameters. Standard injection techniques including UNION-based extraction, boolean blind inference, time-based blind inference, and stacked queries are viable given the described impact profile.

The vulnerability mechanism is described in prose only. Refer to the Siber Güvenlik Advisory TR-26-1061 for vendor-specific technical details.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-7188

Indicators of Compromise

HTTP requests to Access Control System endpoints containing SQL metacharacters such as ', --, ;, UNION SELECT, or SLEEP(.
Database error messages returned in HTTP responses indicating malformed queries.
Unexpected new or modified rows in user, credential, or access permission tables.
Missing or truncated entries in access control audit logs.

Detection Strategies

Deploy web application firewall rules that flag SQL injection payload patterns in requests directed at the Access Control System.
Enable database query logging and alert on queries originating from the application service account that contain suspicious constructs.
Correlate authentication anomalies with inbound HTTP traffic to identify credential manipulation attempts.

Monitoring Recommendations

Monitor outbound data transfer volumes from the Access Control System host for signs of bulk exfiltration.
Track failed and successful physical access events against user account changes to detect privilege manipulation.
Review web server access logs for scanner signatures such as sqlmap user-agents or high-frequency parameter fuzzing.

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-7188

Immediate Actions Required

Upgrade all Armiya Access Control System deployments to Versiyon 2 or later without delay.
Restrict network access to the Access Control System management interface to trusted administrative networks only.
Rotate all administrator and service account credentials stored within the affected system.
Audit access permission tables and physical access logs for unauthorized modifications since deployment.

Patch Information

The vendor has addressed the vulnerability in Versiyon 2 of the Access Control System. Refer to the Siber Güvenlik Advisory TR-26-1061 for the official remediation guidance issued by the Turkish national cybersecurity authority.

Workarounds

Place the Access Control System behind a web application firewall configured with SQL injection signatures until patching is complete.
Segment the Access Control System onto an isolated VLAN reachable only from authorized workstations.
Disable any unused HTTP endpoints and administrative interfaces exposed by the product.

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# Example firewall rule limiting access to trusted management subnet
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s 10.10.20.0/24 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP