CVE-2026-7293: Pizzafy Ecommerce System SQLi Vulnerability

CVE-2026-7293 Overview

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the delete_category function of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=delete_category. Attackers can exploit this flaw by manipulating the ID argument, allowing them to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and a public exploit is available.

Critical Impact

Remote attackers with administrative privileges can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion of category records in the e-commerce system.

Affected Products

• SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-04-28 - CVE CVE-2026-7293 published to NVD
• 2026-04-29 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-7293

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component), commonly known as injection. The affected component is the category deletion functionality within the administrative panel of the Pizzafy Ecommerce System.

The vulnerability occurs because user-supplied input to the ID parameter is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into SQL queries. This allows an authenticated administrator to craft malicious input that alters the intended SQL logic, potentially accessing or manipulating database contents beyond the intended category deletion operation.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is improper input validation and lack of parameterized queries in the delete_category function. The application directly incorporates user-supplied data from the ID parameter into SQL statements without adequate sanitization or the use of prepared statements. This implementation flaw allows SQL syntax to be injected through the ID argument.

Attack Vector

The attack is network-accessible, meaning an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely over the network. The exploit requires high privileges (administrative access to the application) but requires no user interaction. The attacker would need to:

1. Authenticate to the administrative panel of the Pizzafy Ecommerce System
2. Navigate to the category deletion functionality or craft a direct request to /admin/ajax.php?action=delete_category
3. Manipulate the ID parameter to include malicious SQL syntax
4. Execute the request to trigger the SQL injection

The vulnerability mechanism involves the direct concatenation of the ID parameter value into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization. When malicious SQL syntax is provided, it becomes part of the executed query, allowing attackers to perform unauthorized database operations. Technical details regarding the specific exploitation methodology can be found in the GitHub SQL Injection Submission.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-7293

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or malformed requests to /admin/ajax.php?action=delete_category containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, semicolons, or UNION statements
• Database error messages in application logs indicating SQL syntax errors or unexpected query behavior
• Unexplained changes to database records, particularly in category-related tables
• Elevated database query execution times indicating potential data exfiltration attempts

Detection Strategies

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection patterns in requests to the /admin/ajax.php endpoint
• Monitor application logs for anomalous requests containing SQL metacharacters in the ID parameter
• Deploy database activity monitoring to detect unusual query patterns or unauthorized data access
• Enable detailed logging of all administrative actions within the e-commerce platform

Monitoring Recommendations

• Configure alerting for requests to /admin/ajax.php?action=delete_category with non-numeric ID values
• Monitor database audit logs for queries that deviate from expected patterns in the category management functions
• Track failed authentication attempts to the administrative panel that may precede exploitation attempts
• Review web server access logs for reconnaissance activity targeting admin endpoints

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-7293

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict access to the administrative panel to trusted IP addresses only using network-level controls
• Implement additional authentication factors for administrative access
• Deploy a Web Application Firewall with SQL injection detection rules in front of the application
• Review and audit all administrative activity logs for signs of prior exploitation

Patch Information

As of the last NVD update on 2026-04-29, no vendor patch has been released for this vulnerability. Organizations using SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0 should monitor the SourceCodester Security Resource for security updates. Additional vulnerability details are available through VulDB #359953.

Workarounds

• Implement input validation at the application level by ensuring the ID parameter only accepts numeric values before processing
• Use a Web Application Firewall to filter malicious requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint
• Restrict network access to the administrative panel to internal networks or VPN-only access
• Consider disabling or restricting the category deletion functionality until a proper fix is implemented

# Example Apache configuration to restrict admin access by IP
<Location "/admin/">
    Require ip 10.0.0.0/8 192.168.0.0/16
</Location>