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CVE-2026-105178: SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System permits remote database manipulation
CVE-2026-105178 · published 14 days ago
Summary
The admin page that adds new symptoms in the SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System can be tricked into running unintended database commands when a user supplies a crafted symptom name. This could let an attacker view, change, or delete data from the system without authorization. Apply the latest security update or patch the page to properly validate and sanitize all input, and consider restricting access to the admin functions.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| sourcecodester | drug recommendation system | 1.0 |
Original advisory text
SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System Symptom Creation add_symptom.php mysqli_real_escape_string sql injection
A security flaw has been discovered in SourceCodester Drug Recommendation System 1.0. The impacted element is the function mysqli_real_escape_string of the file /Admin/add_symptom.php of the component Symptom Creation. Performing a manipulation of the argument txtname results in sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker partial control
Type
CWE-74Injection
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published5 Oct 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen5 Oct 2026
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