CVE-2026-7407: Pizzafy Ecommerce SQLi Vulnerability

CVE-2026-7407 Overview

A SQL Injection vulnerability has been discovered in SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0. The vulnerability affects the save_settings function within the Setting Handler component, specifically in the file /pizzafy/admin/ajax.php?action=save_settings. This injection flaw allows attackers to manipulate SQL queries through improper input handling, potentially enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and exploit code has been publicly disclosed.

Critical Impact

Attackers with administrative access can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data modification, or database compromise in affected Pizzafy Ecommerce installations.

Affected Products

• SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecommerce System 1.0
• Pizzafy Admin Panel (/pizzafy/admin/ajax.php)
• Setting Handler Component (save_settings function)

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-04-29 - CVE CVE-2026-7407 published to NVD
• 2026-04-29 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-7407

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability is classified as CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component), manifesting as a SQL injection flaw in the Pizzafy Ecommerce System's administrative interface. The vulnerability exists within the save_settings function that processes configuration changes through the admin AJAX handler.

The attack requires network access and administrative privileges to the application. Once an attacker gains access to the admin panel, they can craft malicious input that is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into SQL queries. This allows the injection of arbitrary SQL commands that the database will execute, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the stored data.

The exploit has been publicly documented, increasing the likelihood of exploitation attempts against vulnerable installations. Organizations using this ecommerce platform should treat remediation as a priority despite the requirement for administrative privileges.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability lies in the improper neutralization of user-supplied input within the save_settings function. The application fails to properly sanitize or parameterize input values before incorporating them into SQL queries. This lack of input validation allows specially crafted input containing SQL metacharacters to alter the intended query logic, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database.

Attack Vector

The attack is conducted remotely over the network by targeting the /pizzafy/admin/ajax.php?action=save_settings endpoint. An attacker with valid administrative credentials can submit malicious payloads through the settings form that are processed by the vulnerable save_settings function.

The exploitation flow involves:

1. Authenticating to the Pizzafy admin panel with valid credentials
2. Navigating to or directly calling the settings handler endpoint
3. Submitting malicious SQL injection payloads within settings parameters
4. The backend processes these unsanitized inputs directly in SQL queries
5. The attacker's injected SQL commands execute against the database

For detailed technical exploitation information, refer to the GitHub Exploit Documentation.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-7407

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or malformed requests to /pizzafy/admin/ajax.php?action=save_settings containing SQL syntax or metacharacters
• Database error messages appearing in application logs or responses
• Unexpected changes to system settings or database records
• Suspicious admin account activity or unauthorized settings modifications

Detection Strategies

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect SQL injection patterns in requests to the admin AJAX endpoints
• Monitor application logs for error messages indicating SQL syntax errors or database exceptions
• Configure database audit logging to track unusual query patterns or unauthorized data access attempts
• Deploy intrusion detection signatures that identify common SQL injection attack strings

Monitoring Recommendations

• Enable detailed logging for all requests to /pizzafy/admin/ajax.php and review for anomalous patterns
• Set up alerts for multiple failed SQL queries or database connection errors originating from the admin interface
• Monitor for changes to critical database tables outside of normal business operations
• Implement real-time security monitoring for the Pizzafy admin panel access logs

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-7407

Immediate Actions Required

• Review and restrict access to the Pizzafy admin panel to only trusted IP addresses
• Implement input validation and parameterized queries for all database operations in the save_settings function
• Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection detection rules in front of the application
• Audit administrative accounts and ensure strong, unique passwords are in use

Patch Information

As of the last update on 2026-04-29, no official patch has been released by SourceCodester for this vulnerability. Organizations should monitor the SourceCodester website for security updates. In the interim, implementing the workarounds below is strongly recommended.

Additional vulnerability details are available at VulDB Vulnerability #360141.

Workarounds

• Implement network-level access controls to restrict admin panel access to trusted IP addresses only
• Add input validation and sanitization for all parameters processed by the save_settings function
• Use prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection
• Consider disabling the settings functionality until a proper fix can be implemented
• Deploy application-layer monitoring to detect and block SQL injection attempts