CVE-2026-7486: Netcad E-İmar SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE-2026-7486 Overview

CVE-2026-7486 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Netcad Software Inc. E-İmar, an electronic zoning and urban planning application. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands [CWE-89]. Affected versions range from 2.10.1.0 before 3.0.2. An unauthenticated remote attacker can inject crafted SQL statements through the network-accessible application. Successful exploitation compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the underlying database.

Critical Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries over the network, leading to data theft, data modification, and potential full database compromise.

Affected Products

Netcad Software Inc. E-İmar 2.10.1.0
Netcad Software Inc. E-İmar versions after 2.10.1.0 and before 3.0.2
Netcad E-İmar deployments exposed to network access

Discovery Timeline

2026-06-09 - CVE-2026-7486 published to NVD
2026-06-09 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-7486

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability resides in input handling routines within E-İmar that construct SQL statements using untrusted user input. The application fails to sanitize or parameterize special characters before passing them to the database layer. An attacker can manipulate query logic by submitting crafted payloads in request parameters processed by vulnerable endpoints.

Because exploitation requires no authentication and no user interaction, any network-reachable instance of E-İmar between 2.10.1.0 and 3.0.2 is at risk. Attackers can extract sensitive zoning, citizen, and administrative data stored by the platform. They can also alter records, escalate privileges within the database, or pivot to underlying infrastructure depending on database account permissions.

Root Cause

The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands [CWE-89]. User-supplied input flows into dynamically constructed SQL queries without the use of prepared statements, parameterized queries, or strict input validation. This allows query syntax to be altered by attacker-controlled characters such as quotes, comments, and statement terminators.

Attack Vector

The attack vector is network-based and does not require credentials or user interaction. An attacker sends crafted HTTP requests containing malicious SQL payloads to vulnerable E-İmar endpoints. The application incorporates the payload into a backend query, executing attacker-controlled SQL against the database. See the Siber Güvenlik Notification for additional technical context.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-7486

Indicators of Compromise

Web server logs containing SQL metacharacters such as ', --, ;, UNION SELECT, or OR 1=1 in request parameters to E-İmar endpoints.
Unexpected database errors or HTTP 500 responses correlated with parameter tampering.
Anomalous outbound data volumes from the database server consistent with bulk record extraction.
Newly created or modified database accounts and stored procedures within the E-İmar database.

Detection Strategies

Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) rule set to identify SQL injection patterns targeting E-İmar request parameters.
Enable database query logging and alert on queries containing unusual UNION, INFORMATION_SCHEMA, or SLEEP() constructs.
Correlate HTTP request anomalies with database authentication and error events using a SIEM.

Monitoring Recommendations

Monitor authentication-free endpoints on the E-İmar application for unusual request rates and payload entropy.
Track database service account activity for queries outside normal application behavior baselines.
Alert on long-running or high-row-count SELECT operations executed by the E-İmar database user.

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-7486

Immediate Actions Required

Upgrade Netcad E-İmar to version 3.0.2 or later, which addresses the SQL injection flaw.
Restrict network exposure of E-İmar instances to trusted networks until patching is complete.
Rotate database credentials used by the E-İmar application after patching.
Audit database logs for signs of prior exploitation, including unexpected schema reads or data exports.

Patch Information

Netcad has addressed the vulnerability in E-İmar version 3.0.2. All versions from 2.10.1.0 up to but not including 3.0.2 are affected. Refer to the Siber Güvenlik Notification for vendor coordination details and official advisory information.

Workarounds

Place a WAF in front of E-İmar with signatures tuned to block SQL injection payloads on all parameters.
Apply least-privilege configuration to the database account used by E-İmar, removing DDL and administrative rights.
Restrict inbound access to the E-İmar application using network segmentation and IP allowlisting until the patch is applied.

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# Example WAF rule (ModSecurity) to block common SQL injection tokens
SecRule ARGS "@rx (?i)(\bunion\b.+\bselect\b|\bor\b\s+1=1|--|;\s*drop\b)" \
  "id:1026748601,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'Possible SQLi targeting E-Imar (CVE-2026-7486)'"